The locus of the point of intersection of the lines $\frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{b} = \lambda$ and $\frac{x}{a} - \frac{y}{b} = \frac{1}{\lambda}$ (where $\lambda$ is a parameter) is:

  • A
    $A$ circle
  • B
    $A$ parabola
  • C
    An ellipse
  • D
    $A$ hyperbola

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