Two circles $(x + a)^2 + (y + b)^2 = a^2$ and $(x + \alpha)^2 + (y + \beta)^2 = \beta^2$ cut orthogonally if:

  • A
    $a\alpha + b\beta = b^2 + \alpha^2$
  • B
    $2(a\alpha + b\beta) = b^2 + \alpha^2$
  • C
    $a\alpha + b\beta = a^2 + b^2$
  • D
    None of these

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