If the line $ax + by = 1$ is normal to the hyperbola $\frac{x^2}{p^2} - \frac{y^2}{q^2} = 1$,then $\frac{p^2}{a^2} - \frac{q^2}{b^2}$ is equal to (where $a, b, p, q \in R^+$):

  • A
    $0$
  • B
    $1$
  • C
    $(a^2 + b^2)^2$
  • D
    $(p^2 + q^2)^2$

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