Length of the tangent from $({x_1},{y_1})$ to the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0$ is

  • A

    ${(x_1^2 + y_1^2 + 2g{x_1} + 2f{y_1} + c)^{1/2}}$

  • B

    ${(x_1^2 + y_1^2)^{1/2}}$

  • C

    ${[{({x_1} + g)^2} + {({y_1} + f)^2}]^{1/2}}$

  • D

    None of these

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