Let $*$ be a binary operation defined on the set of rational numbers $Q$. Determine whether the binary operation defined by $a * b = a^{2} + b^{2}$ for all $a, b \in Q$ is commutative.

  • A
    Commutative
  • B
    Not Commutative
  • C
    Associative
  • D
    None of these

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