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The length of the a line segment AB is 2 units. It is divided into two parts at the point C such that `AC^(2) = AB xx CB`. What is the length of CB ?

A

`3+sqrt(5)` unit

B

`3-sqrt(5)` unit

C

`2-sqrt(5)` unit

D

`sqrt(3)` unit

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