Let $S$ be the set of all non-zero real numbers $\alpha$ such that the quadratic equation $\alpha x^2 - x + \alpha = 0$ has two distinct real roots $x_1$ and $x_2$ satisfying the inequality $|x_1 - x_2| < 1$. Which of the following intervals is(are) a subset$(s)$ of $S$?
$(A) \left(-\frac{1}{2}, -\frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}\right)$
$(B) \left(-\frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}, 0\right)$
$(C) \left(0, \frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}\right)$
$(D) \left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}, \frac{1}{2}\right)$

  • A
    $(B, D)$
  • B
    $(B, C)$
  • C
    $(A, C)$
  • D
    $(A, D)$

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