For hyperbola $\frac{{{x^2}}}{{{{\cos }^2}\alpha }} - \frac{{{y^2}}}{{{{\sin }^2}\alpha }} = 1$ which of the following remain constant if $\alpha$ varies

  • A

    Eccentricity

  • B

    Directrix

  • C

    Abscissae of vertices

  • D

    Abscissae of foci

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