If two distinct tangents can be drawn f...

If two distinct tangents can be drawn from the point `(alpha, 2)` on different branches of the hyperbola `x^2/9-y^2/16 =1` , then

A

`|alpha| lt 3//2`

B

`|alpha| gt 3//2`

C

`|alpha| gt 3`

D

none of these

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The correct Answer is:

A

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