If a number of ellipses are described having the same major axis $2a$ but a variable minor axis,then the tangents at the ends of their latera recta pass through fixed points which are:

  • A
    $(0, a)$
  • B
    $(0, -a)$
  • C
    $(0, 0)$
  • D
    both $(A)$ and $(B)$

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