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The maximum and minimum distance of earth from sun are `r_(1)` and `r_(2)` respectively. What will be the distance of earth from sun when its position vector is perpendicular to the major axis of its orbit :-

A

`(r_(1) + r_(2))/4`

B

`(r_(1) + r_(2))/(r_(1)-r_(2))`

C

`(2r_(1)r_(2))/(r_(1) + r_(2))`

D

`(r_(1) + r_(2))/3`

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C
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