If $p$ and $q$ are the $x$ and $y$-intercepts respectively of the line passing through the points $(a \cos \alpha, b \sin \alpha)$ and $(a \cos \beta, b \sin \beta)$,then $\frac{a^2}{p^2}+\frac{b^2}{q^2}=$

  • A
    $\sin ^2\left(\frac{\alpha-\beta}{2}\right)$
  • B
    $\cos ^2\left(\frac{\alpha-\beta}{2}\right)$
  • C
    $\sec ^2\left(\frac{\alpha-\beta}{2}\right)$
  • D
    $\operatorname{cosec}^2\left(\frac{\alpha-\beta}{2}\right)$

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