If $\theta$ is the angle between the lines $AB$ and $CD$,then the projection of line segment $AB$ on line $CD$ is:

  • A
    $AB \sin \theta$
  • B
    $AB \cos \theta$
  • C
    $AB \tan \theta$
  • D
    $CD \cos \theta$

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