$P$ is a point on the conic $a^2 x^2+b^2 y^2=a^2(a^2+b^2-y^2)$ and $S$ is a focus of that conic. $M$ is the foot of the perpendicular from $P$ onto a directrix of that conic nearer to $S$. If $PM = K SP$,then $K=$

  • A
    $\frac{b}{\sqrt{a^2+b^2}}$
  • B
    $\frac{\sqrt{a^2+b^2}}{b}$
  • C
    $\frac{a}{\sqrt{a^2+b^2}}$
  • D
    $\frac{\sqrt{a^2+b^2}}{a}$

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