The angle of intersection of a curve is the angle between (A) Back tangent and forward tangent (B) Prolongation of back tangent and forward tangent (C) Forward tangent and long chord (D) Back tangent and long chord

The angle of intersection of a curve is the angle between
(A) Back tangent and forward tangent
(B) Prolongation of back tangent and forward tangent
(C) Forward tangent and long chord
(D) Back tangent and long chord
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(A) Back tangent and forward tangent
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