The equation of tangent to the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} = {a^2}$ parallel to $y = mx + c$ is

  • A

    $y = mx \pm \sqrt {1 + {m^2}} $

  • B

    $y = mx \pm a\sqrt {1 + {m^2}} $

  • C

    $x = my \pm a\sqrt {1 + {m^2}} $

  • D

    None of these

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