If a normal to a parabola $y^2 = 4ax$ makes an angle $\phi$ with its axis,then it will cut the curve again at an angle

  • A
    $\tan^{-1}(2 \tan \phi)$
  • B
    $\tan^{-1}\left( \frac{1}{2} \tan \phi \right)$
  • C
    $\cot^{-1}\left( \frac{1}{2} \tan \phi \right)$
  • D
    None of these

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