$A$ circle is drawn to cut a chord of length $2a$ units along the $X$-axis and to touch the $Y$-axis. The locus of the centre of the circle is

  • A
    $x^2 + y^2 = a^2$
  • B
    $x^2 - y^2 = a^2$
  • C
    $x + y = a^2$
  • D
    $x^2 - y^2 = 4a^2$

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