Let $A(1, 4)$ and $B(1, -5)$ be two points. Let $P$ be a point on the circle $(x-1)^{2} + (y-1)^{2} = 1$ such that $(PA)^{2} + (PB)^{2}$ has a maximum value. Then the points $P, A,$ and $B$ lie on:

  • A
    a straight line
  • B
    a hyperbola
  • C
    an ellipse
  • D
    a parabola

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