If the coordinates of the ends of a focal chord of the parabola $x^2=4ay$ are $(x_1, y_1)$ and $(x_2, y_2)$,then

  • A
    $y_1 y_2 = 4a^2$
  • B
    $y_1 y_2 = -4a^2$
  • C
    $y_1 y_2 = -a^2$
  • D
    $y_1 y_2 = a^2$

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