The slope of a chord of the parabola $y^2 = 4ax$ which is normal at one end and which subtends a right angle at the origin is

  • A
    $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
  • B
    $\sqrt{2}$
  • C
    $2$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{2}$

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