The condition that the line $x \cos \alpha + y \sin \alpha = p$ may touch the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} = {a^2}$ is

  • A
    $p = a \cos \alpha$
  • B
    $p = a \tan \alpha$
  • C
    ${p^2} = {a^2}$
  • D
    $p \sin \alpha = a$

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