If the line segment joining the vertex of the parabola $y^2=4ax$ and a point on the parabola makes an angle $\theta$ with the positive $X$-axis,then the length of that line segment is

  • A
    $\frac{4a \sin \theta}{\cos^2 \theta}$
  • B
    $\frac{4a \cos \theta}{\sin^2 \theta}$
  • C
    $4a \sin \theta \cdot \cos^2 \theta$
  • D
    $4a \cos \theta \cdot \sin^2 \theta$

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