If $x = my + c$ is a normal to the parabola ${x^2} = 4ay$,then the value of $c$ is

  • A
    $ - 2am - a{m^3}$
  • B
    $2am + a{m^3}$
  • C
    $ - \frac{2a}{m} - \frac{a}{m^3}$
  • D
    $\frac{2a}{m} + \frac{a}{m^3}$

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