Let $O$ be the vertex and $Q$ be any point on the parabola $x^2=8y$. If the point $P$ divides the line segment $OQ$ internally in the ratio $1:3$, then the locus of $P$ is

  • A
    $x^2=y$
  • B
    $y^2=x$
  • C
    $y^2=2x$
  • D
    $x^2=2y$

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$(A)$ $\frac{2}{3}\sqrt{7}$ $(B)$ $\frac{-2}{3}\sqrt{7}$ $(C)$ $\frac{2}{3}\sqrt{5}$ $(D)$ $\frac{-2}{3}\sqrt{5}$

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