The curve represented by $\frac{x^2}{12-\alpha} + \frac{y^2}{\alpha-10} = 1$ is

  • A
    a hyperbola for some values of $\alpha$ in $(10, 12)$
  • B
    an ellipse for all values of $\alpha$ in $(10, 12)$
  • C
    a circle for some value of $\alpha$ in $(10, 12)$
  • D
    a hyperbola for all values of $\alpha$ in $(10, 12)$

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