The locus of the point of intersection of perpendicular tangents to the ellipse $\frac{x^2}{25} + \frac{y^2}{16} = 1$ is:

  • A
    $x^2 + y^2 = 9$
  • B
    $x^2 + y^2 = 25$
  • C
    $x^2 + y^2 = 41$
  • D
    $x^2 + y^2 = 16$

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