The equation of the tangent to the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} = {r^2}$ at $(a,b)$ is $ax + by - \lambda = 0$, where $\lambda $ is
The equation of the tangent to the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} = {r^2}$ at $(a,b)$ is $ax + by - \lambda = 0$, where $\lambda $ is
- A
${a^2}$
- B
${b^2}$
- C
${r^2}$
- D
None of these
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