If the line $y$ $\cos \alpha = x\sin \alpha + a\cos \alpha $ be a tangent to the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} = {a^2}$, then

  • A

    ${\sin ^2}\alpha = 1$

  • B

    ${\cos ^2}\alpha = 1$

  • C

    ${\sin ^2}\alpha = {a^2}$

  • D

    ${\cos ^2}\alpha = {a^2}$

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