If the tangent to the curve $x = at^2, y = 2at$ is perpendicular to the $x$-axis,then what is the point of contact?

  • A
    $(0, 0)$
  • B
    $(0, a)$
  • C
    $(a, 0)$
  • D
    $(a, a)$

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