The equation of the tangent to the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} = {r^2}$ at $(a,b)$ is $ax + by - \lambda = 0$, where $\lambda $ is

  • A

    ${a^2}$

  • B

    ${b^2}$

  • C

    ${r^2}$

  • D

    None of these

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