If $P = (1, 0) ; Q = (-1, 0) \,\,ane\,\, R = (2, 0)$ are three given points, then the locus of the points $S$ satisfying the relation, $SQ^2 + SR^2 = 2 SP^2$ is :

  • A

    a straight line parallel to $x-$ axis

  • B

    a circle passing through the origin

  • C

    a circle with the centre at the origin

  • D

    a straight line parallel to $y-$ axis .

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