The equation of the chord of the circle $x^2 + y^2 = a^2$ having $(x_1, y_1)$ as its mid-point is

  • A
    $x y_1 + y x_1 = a^2$
  • B
    $x_1 + y_1 = a$
  • C
    $x x_1 + y y_1 = x_1^2 + y_1^2$
  • D
    $x x_1 + y y_1 = a^2$

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