The point at which the line $y = mx + c$ touches the parabola $y^2 = 4ax$ is

  • A
    $\left( \frac{a}{m^2}, \frac{2a}{m} \right)$
  • B
    $\left( \frac{a}{m^2}, -\frac{2a}{m} \right)$
  • C
    $\left( -\frac{a}{m^2}, \frac{2a}{m} \right)$
  • D
    $\left( -\frac{a}{m^2}, -\frac{2a}{m} \right)$

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