The line $ax + by + c = 0$ is a normal to the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} = {r^2}$. The portion of the line $ax + by + c = 0$ intercepted by this circle is of length

  • A

    $r$

  • B

    ${r^2}$

  • C

    $2r$

  • D

    $\sqrt r $

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