Find the condition for the line $ax + by + c = 0$ to be a normal to an ellipse $\frac{x^2}{4} + \frac{y^2}{36} = 1$.

  • A
    $\frac{1}{a^2} + \frac{1}{b^2} = \frac{144}{c^2}$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{a^2} + \frac{1}{b^2} = \frac{128}{c^2}$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{a^2} + \frac{9}{b^2} = \frac{256}{c^2}$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{a^2} + \frac{9}{b^2} = \frac{32}{c^2}$

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