If $ PN$  is the perpendicular from a point on a rectangular hyperbola $x^2 - y^2 = a^2 $ on any of its asymptotes, then the locus of the mid point of $PN$  is :

  • A

    a circle

  • B

    a parabola

  • C

    an ellipse

  • D

    a hyperbola

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