If the line $y = mx + c$be a tangent to the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} = {a^2}$, then the point of contact is

  • A

    $\left( {\frac{{ - {a^2}}}{c},{a^2}} \right)$

  • B

    $\left( {\frac{{{a^2}}}{c},\frac{{ - {a^2}m}}{c}} \right)$

  • C

    $\left( {\frac{{ - {a^2}m}}{c},\frac{{{a^2}}}{c}} \right)$

  • D

    $\left( {\frac{{ - {a^2}c}}{m},\frac{{{a^2}}}{m}} \right)$

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