The equations of the tangents to the circle $x^2+y^2=4$ drawn from the point $(4,0)$ are

  • A
    $\sqrt{3} y= \pm(x-4)$
  • B
    $\sqrt{3} y= \pm2(x-4)$
  • C
    $\sqrt{3} x= \pm(y-4)$
  • D
    $\sqrt{3} x= \pm2(y-4)$

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