If $A$ and $B$ are two fixed points in a plane and $P$ is another variable point such that $PA^2 + PB^2 = k$ (where $k$ is a constant),then the locus of the point $P$ is:

  • A
    Hyperbola
  • B
    Circle
  • C
    Parabola
  • D
    Ellipse

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