If $P = (1, 0)$,$Q = (-1, 0)$,and $R = (2, 0)$ are three given points,then the locus of the points $S$ satisfying the relation $SQ^2 + SR^2 = 2 SP^2$ is :

  • A
    a straight line parallel to $x$-axis
  • B
    a circle passing through the origin
  • C
    a circle with the centre at the origin
  • D
    a straight line parallel to $y$-axis

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