For any two real numbers $\theta$ and $\phi$, we define $\theta R \phi$ if and only if $\sec^{2} \theta - \tan^{2} \phi = 1$. The relation $R$ is

  • A
    reflexive but not transitive
  • B
    symmetric but not reflexive
  • C
    both reflexive and symmetric but not transitive
  • D
    an equivalence relation

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