If $x^2 + y^2 = R^2$ $(R > 0)$,then $k = \frac{y''}{\sqrt{(1 + (y')^2)^3}}$. The value of $k$ in terms of $R$ alone is equal to:

  • A
    $-\frac{1}{R^2}$
  • B
    $-\frac{1}{R}$
  • C
    $\frac{2}{R}$
  • D
    $-\frac{2}{R^2}$

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