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A double ordinate of the parabola `y^(2) = 4ax ` is of length 8a. Prove that the lines from the vertex to its two ends are at right angles.

A

`30^(@)`

B

`60^(@)`

C

`90^(@)`

D

`120^(@)`

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C
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