The slope of the chord of the parabola $y^2 = 4ax$ which passes through the origin and is normal at one of its endpoints is:

  • A
    $1/\sqrt{2}$
  • B
    $\sqrt{2}$
  • C
    $-1/\sqrt{2}$
  • D
    None of these

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