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If the normals at two points `P and Q` of a parabola `y^2 = 4ax`, intersect on the parabola, then the line `PQ` passes through the fixed point (A) `(2a, 0)` (B) `(-2a, 0)` (C) `(-a, 0)` (D) `(0, -2a)`

A

x + a = 0

B

x - 2a = 0

C

`y^(2)-4x+6=0`

D

none of these

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