If a line drawn from a fixed point $M(a, b)$ cuts the circle $x^2+y^2=k^2$ at $C$ and $D$,then $MC \times MD$ is equal to

  • A
    $a^2+b^2+k^2$
  • B
    $a^2+b^2-k^2$
  • C
    $a^2-b^2-k^2$
  • D
    $k^2$

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