If the normal to the parabola $y^2 = 4ax$ at the point with parameter $t_1$ cuts the parabola again at the point with parameter $t_2$,then:

  • A
    $2 \leq t_2^2 \leq 8$
  • B
    $2 \leq t_2^2 \leq 4$
  • C
    $t_2^2 \geq 4$
  • D
    $t_2^2 \geq 8$

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