The line $y = mx + c$ will be a normal to the circle with radius $r$ and centre at $(a, b)$,if

  • A
    $a = mb + c$
  • B
    $b = ma + c$
  • C
    $r = ma - b + c$
  • D
    $r = ma - b$

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