The equation of the tangent to the circl...

The equation of the tangent to the circle ` x^(2) + y^(2)= a^(2)` which makes a triangle of area ` a^(2)` with the coordinate axes is

A

`x pm y = a sqrt(2)`

B

` x pm y = pm a sqrt(2)`

C

`x pm y = 2a`

D

`x + y = pm 2a`

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The correct Answer is:

B

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