The coordinates of a moving particle at any time $t$ are given by $x = at^2$ and $y = bt^2$. The speed of the particle at any moment is

  • A
    $2t(a + b)$
  • B
    $2t\sqrt{a^2 - b^2}$
  • C
    $t\sqrt{a^2 + b^2}$
  • D
    $2t\sqrt{a^2 + b^2}$

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