For any two nonzero real numbers $a$ and $b$,if the line $\frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{b} = 1$ is a tangent to the circle $x^2 + y^2 = 1$,then which of the following is true?

  • A
    $\left(\frac{1}{a}, \frac{1}{b}\right)$ lies inside the circle
  • B
    $(a, b)$ lies inside the circle
  • C
    $\left(\frac{1}{a}, \frac{1}{b}\right)$ lies on the circle
  • D
    $(a, b)$ lies on the circle

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