For what values of $t$ does the line $x = at^2$ intersect the ellipse $\frac{x^2}{a^2} + \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1$ at real points?

  • A
    $|t| < 1$
  • B
    $|t| \leq 1$
  • C
    $|t| \geq 1$
  • D
    None of these

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