Let $y^2 = 4ax$ be a parabola and $x^2 + y^2 + 2bx = 0$ be a circle. If the parabola and the circle touch each other externally,then:

  • A
    $a > 0, b > 0$
  • B
    $a < 0, b < 0$
  • C
    $a < 0, b > 0$
  • D
    Both $(A)$ and $(B)$

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