The Cartesian form of the curve given by $x = \frac{a}{2} (t + \frac{1}{t})$ and $y = \frac{a}{2} (t - \frac{1}{t})$,where $t$ is a parameter,is:

  • A
    $x^2 + y^2 = a^2$
  • B
    $x^2 - y^2 = a^2$
  • C
    $2x^2 - y^2 = a^2$
  • D
    $x^2 - 2y^2 = a^2$

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