The line $AB$ cuts off equal intercepts $2a$ from the axes. From any point $P$ on the line $AB$, perpendiculars $PR$ and $PS$ are drawn to the axes. The locus of the mid-point of $RS$ is

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

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