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The two parabolas `y^(2)=4x" and "x^(2)=4y` intersect at a point P, whose abscissas is not zero, such that

A

They both touch each other at P

B

They cut at right angles at P

C

The tangents to each curve at P make complementary angles with the x-axis

D

None of these

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C
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