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Let `P(6,3)` be a point on the hyperbola `(x^(2))/(a^(2))-(y^(2))/(b^(2))=1`. If the normal at the point P intersects the x-axis at `(9,0)` then the eccentricity of the hyperbola is

A

`sqrt((5)/(2))`

B

`sqrt((3)/(2))`

C

`sqrt(2)`

D

`sqrt(3)`

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