$A$ and $B$ are fixed points with coordinates $(0, a)$ and $(0, b)$ where $a > 0$ and $b > 0$. $P$ is a variable point $(x, 0)$ on the $x$-axis. If the angle $\angle APB$ is maximum, then:

  • A
    $x^2 = ab$
  • B
    $x^2 = a + b$
  • C
    $x = \frac{1}{ab}$
  • D
    $x = \frac{a + b}{2}$

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