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The locus of th point (l,m). If the line lx+my=1 touches the circle `x^(2)+y^(2)=a^(2)` is

A

`x^(2)+y^(2)=2a^(2)`

B

`2x^(2)+2y^(2)=a^(2)`

C

`a^(2)(x^(2)+y^(2))=1`

D

`a^(2)(x^(2)+y^(2))=2`

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