From the origin chords are drawn to the circle ${(x - 1)^2} + {y^2} = 1$. The equation of the locus of the middle points of these chords is

  • [IIT 1985]
  • A

    ${x^2} + {y^2} - 3x = 0$

  • B

    ${x^2} + {y^2} - 3y = 0$

  • C

    ${x^2} + {y^2} - x = 0$

  • D

    ${x^2} + {y^2} - y = 0$

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