The tangent to the hyperbola $x^2 - 3y^2 = 3$ at the point $(\sqrt{3}, 0)$ when associated with its two asymptotes constitutes:

  • A
    a triangle whose area is $\sqrt{3}$ sq. units
  • B
    an equilateral triangle
  • C
    both $(A)$ and $(B)$
  • D
    a right isosceles triangle

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