If $A(-a, 0)$ and $B(a, 0)$ are two fixed points,then the locus of the point $P(x, y)$ on which the line segment $AB$ subtends a right angle is:

  • A
    $x^2 + y^2 = 2a^2$
  • B
    $x^2 - y^2 = a^2$
  • C
    $x^2 + y^2 + a^2 = 0$
  • D
    $x^2 + y^2 = a^2$

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