If the line $(x + g) \cos \theta + (y + f) \sin \theta = k$ is tangent to the circle $x^2 + y^2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0$,then:

  • A
    $g^2 + f^2 = k^2 + c^2$
  • B
    $g^2 + f^2 = k + c$
  • C
    $g^2 + f^2 = k^2 + c$
  • D
    None of these

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