The coordinates of the points $A$ and $B$ are $(2, 3, 4)$ and $(-2, 5, -4)$ respectively. If a point $P(x, y, z)$ moves such that $PA^2 - PB^2 = k$,where $k$ is a constant,then the locus of $P$ is:

  • A
    $A$ line
  • B
    $A$ plane
  • C
    $A$ sphere
  • D
    None of these

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