The line $y = mx + c$ touches the curve $\frac{{{x^2}}}{{{a^2}}} - \frac{{{y^2}}}{{{b^2}}} = 1$, if

  • A

    ${c^2} = {a^2}{m^2} + {b^2}$

  • B

    ${c^2} = {a^2}{m^2} - {b^2}$

  • C

    ${c^2} = {b^2}{m^2} - {a^2}$

  • D

    ${a^2} = {b^2}{m^2} + {c^2}$

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