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A triangle `A B C` with fixed base `B C` , the vertex `A` moves such that `cosB+cosC=4sin^2(A/2)dot` If `a ,b and c ,` denote the length of the sides of the triangle opposite to the angles `A , B ,a n dC` , respectively, then
(a)`b+c=4a`
(b) `b+c=2a`
(c)the locus of point `A` is an ellipse
(d)the locus of point `A` is a pair of straight lines

A

`b+c =4a`

B

`b+c=2a`

C

locus of point A is an ellipes

D

locus of point A is a pair of straight line

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