The equation of the tangent to the circle $x^2 + y^2 = r^2$ at the point $(a, b)$ is $ax + by - \lambda = 0$,where $\lambda$ is:

  • A
    $a^2$
  • B
    $b^2$
  • C
    $r^2$
  • D
    None of these

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