The expression $\cos^2 \phi + \cos^2(\theta + \phi) - 2 \cos \theta \cos \phi \cos(\theta + \phi)$ is

  • A
    independent of $\theta$
  • B
    independent of $\phi$
  • C
    independent of $\theta$ and $\phi$
  • D
    dependent on $\theta$ and $\phi$

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