$PQ$ is a normal chord of the parabola $y^2 = 4ax$ at $P$,$A$ being the vertex of the parabola. Through $P$,a line is drawn parallel to $AQ$ meeting the $x$-axis in $R$. Then the length of $AR$ is:

  • A
    equal to the length of the latus rectum
  • B
    equal to the focal distance of the point $P$
  • C
    equal to twice the focal distance of the point $P$
  • D
    equal to the distance of the point $P$ from the directrix.

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