If ${c^2} > {a^2}(1 + {m^2})$,then the line $y = mx + c$ will intersect the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} = {a^2}$ at:

  • A
    At one point
  • B
    At two distinct points
  • C
    At no point
  • D
    None of these

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