The ellipse $\frac{x^2}{a^2} + \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1$ and the straight line $y = mx + c$ intersect in real points only if

  • A
    $a^2m^2 < c^2 - b^2$
  • B
    $a^2m^2 > c^2 - b^2$
  • C
    $a^2m^2 \ge c^2 - b^2$
  • D
    $c \ge b$

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