Locus of the points from which perpendicular tangent can be drawn to the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} = {a^2}$, is

  • A

    A circle passing through origin

  • B

    A circle of radius $2a$

  • C

    A concentric circle of radius $a\sqrt 2 $

  • D

    None of these

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