$P$ and $Q$ are the ends of a diameter of the circle $x^2+y^2=a^2$ where $a > \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$. $s$ and $t$ are the lengths of the perpendiculars drawn from $P$ and $Q$ onto the line $x+y=1$ respectively. When the product $st$ is maximum,the greater value among $s$ and $t$ is

  • A
    $a+\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
  • B
    $a+\sqrt{2}$
  • C
    $a-\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
  • D
    $a-\sqrt{2}$

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