Let a line $y=mx$ $(m>0)$ intersect the parabola $y^{2}=x$ at a point $P$,other than the origin. Let the tangent to it at $P$ meet the $x$-axis at the point $Q$. If $\text{area}(\Delta OPQ)=4$ sq. units,then $m$ is equal to

  • A
    $1.5$
  • B
    $0.5$
  • C
    $1.33$
  • D
    $1.67$

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