Let $A = (0, 4)$ and $B = (2 \cos \theta, 2 \sin \theta)$,for some $0 < \theta < \frac{\pi}{2}$. Let $P$ divide the line segment $AB$ in the ratio $2:3$ internally. The locus of $P$ is

  • A
    parabola
  • B
    ellipse
  • C
    circle
  • D
    hyperbola

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