If the normal at point $P(t)$ to the parabola $y^2 = 16x$ meets it again at point $Q(36, -24)$,then the maximum possible focal distance of point $P$ is-

  • A
    $8$
  • B
    $16$
  • C
    $32$
  • D
    $20$

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