If $\frac{x}{\alpha} + \frac{y}{\beta} = 1$ touches the circle $x^2 + y^2 = a^2$,then the point $(\frac{1}{\alpha}, \frac{1}{\beta})$ lies on a/an

  • A
    Straight line
  • B
    Circle
  • C
    Parabola
  • D
    Ellipse

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