The angle of intersection of the ellipse $\frac{x^2}{a^2} + \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1$ and the circle $x^2 + y^2 = ab$ is

  • A
    $\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{a - b}{ab}\right)$
  • B
    $\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{a + b}{ab}\right)$
  • C
    $\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{a + b}{\sqrt{ab}}\right)$
  • D
    $\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{a - b}{\sqrt{ab}}\right)$

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