If the line $lx + my = 1$ be a tangent to the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} = {a^2}$, then the locus of the point $(l, m)$ is

  • A

    A straight line

  • B

    A Circle

  • C

    A parabola

  • D

    An ellipse

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