Let $A = (a, 0)$ and $B = (-a, 0)$ be two fixed points. For $a \in (-\infty, 0)$,point $P(x, y)$ moves in the plane such that $PA = nPB$ $(n \neq 0, 1)$. If $n = 1$,find the locus of point $P$.

  • A
    $A$ straight line
  • B
    $A$ circle
  • C
    $A$ parabola
  • D
    $A$ hyperbola

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