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A line segment AM=a moves in the XOY plane such that AM is parallel to the X-axis. If A moves along the circle `x^(2)+y^(2)=a^(2)`, then the locus of M is

A

`x^(2)+y^(2)=4a^(2)`

B

`x^(2)+y^(2)=2ax`

C

`x^(2)+y^(2)=2ay`

D

`x^(2)+y^(2)=2ax+2ay`

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