If the coordinates of a point are given by the equations $x = a(1 - \cos \theta )$ and $y = a\sin \theta $,then the locus of the point will be

  • A
    $A$ straight line
  • B
    $A$ circle
  • C
    $A$ parabola
  • D
    An ellipse

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