If $x^2+y^2-a^2+\lambda(x \cos \alpha+y \sin \alpha-p)=0$ is the smallest circle through the points of intersection of $x^2+y^2=a^2$ and $x \cos \alpha+y \sin \alpha=p$,where $0 < p < a$,then $\lambda=$

  • A
    $1$
  • B
    $-p$
  • C
    $-2p$
  • D
    $-3p$

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