Let $\overline{OA}=\overline{a}, \overline{OB}=\overline{b}$. If the vector along the angle bisector of $\angle AOB$ is given by $x \frac{\overline{a}}{|\overline{a}|}+y \frac{\overline{b}}{|\overline{b}|}$,then which of the following is true?

  • A
    $x-y=0$
  • B
    $x+y=0$
  • C
    $x=2y$
  • D
    $y=2x$

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