Two tangents to the circle $x^2+y^2=4$ at the points $A$ and $B$ meet at the point $P(-4,0)$. Then the area of the quadrilateral $PAOB$,where $O$ is the origin,is:

  • A
    $2 \sqrt{3}$ sq. units
  • B
    $8 \sqrt{3}$ sq. units
  • C
    $4 \sqrt{3}$ sq. units
  • D
    $6 \sqrt{3}$ sq. units

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