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A circle of constant radius `a` passes through the origin `O` and cuts the axes of coordinates at points `P` and `Q` . Then the equation of the locus of the foot of perpendicular from `O` to `P Q` is

A

`(A) (x^2+y^2)(1/(x^2)+1/(y^2))=4a^2`

B

`(B) (x^2+y^2)^2(1/(x^2)+1/(y^2))=a^2`

C

`(C) (x^2+y^2)^2(1/(x^2)+1/(y^2))=4a^2`

D

`(D) (x^2+y^2)(1/(x^2)+1/(y^2))=a^2`

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