If $\theta$ and $\phi$ are eccentric angles of the ends of a pair of conjugate diameters of the ellipse $\frac{x^2}{a^2} + \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1$,then $\theta - \phi$ is equal to

  • A
    $\pm \frac{\pi}{2}$
  • B
    $\pm \pi$
  • C
    $0$
  • D
    None of these

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