Let $P(6,3)$ be a point on the hyperbola $\frac{x^2}{a^2}-\frac{y^2}{b^2}=1$. If the normal at the point $P$ intersects the $x$-axis at $(9,0)$, then the eccentricity of the hyperbola is

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  • A

    $\sqrt{\frac{5}{2}}$

  • B

    $\sqrt{\frac{3}{2}}$

  • C

    $\sqrt{2}$

  • D

    $\sqrt{3}$

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