If the line $y = x + 3$ intersects the circle $x^2 + y^2 = a^2$ at two points $A$ and $B$,then the equation of the circle having $AB$ as its diameter is . . . . . .

  • A
    $x^2 + y^2 + 3x - 3y - a^2 + 9 = 0$
  • B
    $x^2 + y^2 + 3x - 3y + a^2 + 9 = 0$
  • C
    $x^2 + y^2 - 3x + 3y - a^2 + 9 = 0$
  • D
    None of these

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