The line $(x - a)\cos \alpha + (y - b)\sin \alpha = r$ will be a tangent to the circle $(x - a)^2 + (y - b)^2 = r^2$:

  • A
    If $\alpha = 30^\circ$
  • B
    If $\alpha = 60^\circ$
  • C
    For all values of $\alpha$
  • D
    None of these

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