If $\cos^{-1} x - \cos^{-1} \frac{y}{2} = \alpha$,where $-1 \le x \le 1$,$-2 \le y \le 2$,and $x \le \frac{y}{2}$,then for all $x, y$,$4x^2 - 4xy \cos \alpha + y^2$ is equal to

  • A
    $4 \sin^2 \alpha - 2x^2y^2$
  • B
    $4 \cos^2 \alpha + 2x^2y^2$
  • C
    $2 \sin^2 \alpha$
  • D
    $4 \sin^2 \alpha$

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