The line $y=mx+c$ intersects the circle $x^2+y^2=r^2$ at two distinct points if:

  • A
    $-r \sqrt{1+m^2} < c < r \sqrt{1+m^2}$
  • B
    $c < -r \sqrt{1+m^2}$
  • C
    $c < r \sqrt{1+m^2}$
  • D
    None of the above

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