If $a$ and $b$ are unit vectors and $\theta$ $(0 < \theta < \pi)$ is the angle between them, then the value of $|a + b| / |a - b|$ is equal to

  • A
    $\tan(\theta/2)$
  • B
    $\sin(\theta/2)$
  • C
    $\cos(\theta/2)$
  • D
    $\cot(\theta/2)$

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