If the circle $x^2 + y^2 = a^2$ cuts off a chord of length $2b$ from the line $y = mx + c$,then

  • A
    $(1 - m^2)(a^2 + b^2) = c^2$
  • B
    $(1 + m^2)(a^2 - b^2) = c^2$
  • C
    $(1 - m^2)(a^2 - b^2) = c^2$
  • D
    None of these

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