Line $y = x + a\sqrt 2 $ is a tangent to the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} = {a^2}$ at

  • A

    $\left( {\frac{a}{{\sqrt 2 }},\frac{a}{{\sqrt 2 }}} \right)$

  • B

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

  • C

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

  • D

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

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