If x/alpha+y/beta=1 touches the circle x...

If `x/alpha+y/beta=1` touches the circle `x^2 +y^2=a^2`, then point `(1/alpha,1/beta)` lies on a/an

A

Straight line

B

Circle

C

Parabola

D

Ellipse

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