The slope of the tangent to the circle $x^2 + y^2 = a^2$ at the point $(h, k)$ is:

  • A
    $-\frac{h}{k}$
  • B
    $\frac{h}{k}$
  • C
    $\frac{k}{h}$
  • D
    $-\frac{k}{h}$

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