The differential equation corresponding to the family of ellipses $\frac{x^2}{a^2} + \frac{y^2}{4} = 1$, where '$a$' is an arbitrary constant, is:

  • A
    $x y \frac{dy}{dx} = 4 - y^2$
  • B
    $x y \frac{dy}{dx} = 4 - x^2$
  • C
    $x y \frac{dy}{dx} = x^2 - 4$
  • D
    $x y \frac{dy}{dx} = y^2 - 4$

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