The straight line $x+2y=1$ cuts the $X$-axis at $A$ and the $Y$-axis at $B$. $A$ circle is drawn through $A, B$ and the origin $O(0,0)$. The sum of the perpendicular distances from $A$ and $B$ to the tangent drawn at the origin to the circle $S$ is:

  • A
    equal to the radius of the circle $S$
  • B
    equal to the diameter of the circle $S$
  • C
    equal to twice the diameter of the circle $S$
  • D
    equal to $\sqrt{5}$ times the radius of the circle $S$

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