For any value of $\theta$,if the straight lines $x \sin \theta + (1 - \cos \theta) y = a \sin \theta$ and $x \sin \theta - (1 + \cos \theta) y + a \sin \theta = 0$ intersect at $P(\theta)$,then the locus of $P(\theta)$ is a

  • A
    straight line
  • B
    circle
  • C
    parabola
  • D
    hyperbola

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