$A$ circle passes through the points $(-1, 1)$,$(0, 6)$,and $(5, 5)$. The point$(s)$ on this circle,the tangent$(s)$ at which is/are parallel to the straight line joining the origin to its centre is/are:

  • A
    $(1, -5)$
  • B
    $(5, 1)$
  • C
    $(-1, 5)$
  • D
    $(B)$ or $(C)$ both

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