The length of the normal to the curve $x = a(\theta + \sin \theta)$,$y = a(1 - \cos \theta)$ at the point $\theta = \pi/2$ is

  • A
    $2a$
  • B
    $a/2$
  • C
    $\sqrt{2}a$
  • D
    $a/\sqrt{2}$

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