The equation of director circle of the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} = {a^2},$ is 

  • A

    ${x^2} + {y^2} = 4{a^2}$

  • B

    ${x^2} + {y^2} = \sqrt 2 {a^2}$

  • C

    ${x^2} + {y^2} - 2{a^2} = 0$

  • D

    None of these

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