The line $(x - a)\cos \alpha + (y - b)$ $\sin \alpha = r$ will be a tangent to the circle ${(x - a)^2} + {(y - b)^2} = {r^2}$

  • A

    If $\alpha = {30^o}$

  • B

    If $\alpha = {60^o}$

  • C

    For all values of $\alpha $

  • D

    None of these

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