The line $y = mx + c$ touches the curve $\frac{x^2}{a^2} - \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1$,if

  • A
    $c^2 = a^2m^2 + b^2$
  • B
    $c^2 = a^2m^2 - b^2$
  • C
    $c^2 = b^2m^2 - a^2$
  • D
    $a^2 = b^2m^2 + c^2$

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