$A$ parabola $y = ax^2 + bx + c$ crosses the $x$-axis at $(\alpha, 0)$ and $(\beta, 0)$,both to the right of the origin. $A$ circle also passes through these two points. The length of a tangent from the origin to the circle is:

  • A
    $\sqrt{\frac{bc}{a}}$
  • B
    $ac^2$
  • C
    $\frac{b}{a}$
  • D
    $\sqrt{\frac{c}{a}}$

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