Let $a$ and $b$ be two unit vectors inclined at an angle $\theta$,then $\sin(\theta/2)$ is equal to

  • A
    $\frac{1}{2}|a-b|$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{2}|a+b|$
  • C
    $|a-b|$
  • D
    $|a+b|$

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