If $A = (a, 0)$ and $B = (-a, 0)$,then the locus of a point $P = (x, y)$ such that $PA^2 - PB^2 = a^2$ is.

  • A
    a circle
  • B
    an ellipse
  • C
    a hyperbola
  • D
    a straight line

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