If the line $x + my + am^2 = 0$ is tangent to the parabola $y^2 = 4ax$,find the point of contact.

  • A
    $(am^2, -2am)$
  • B
    $(\frac{a}{m^2}, \frac{-2a}{m})$
  • C
    $(-am^2, -2am)$
  • D
    The line is not a tangent.

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