The line $lx + my + n = 0$ will be a tangent to the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} = {a^2}$ if

  • A

    ${n^2}({l^2} + {m^2}) = {a^2}$

  • B

    ${a^2}({l^2} + {m^2}) = {n^2}$

  • C

    $n(l + m)a$

  • D

    $a(l + m) = n$

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