Two parabolas $y^2 = 4a(x - l_1)$ and $x^2 = 4a(y - l_2)$ always touch one another,where $l_1$ and $l_2$ are variable. The locus of their point of contact has the equation:

  • A
    $xy = a^2$
  • B
    $xy = 2a^2$
  • C
    $xy = 4a^2$
  • D
    None of these

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