The equation to the locus of a point which moves so that its distance from the $x$-axis is always one-half its distance from the origin is:

  • A
    $x^2 + 3y^2 = 0$
  • B
    $x^2 - 3y^2 = 0$
  • C
    $3x^2 + y^2 = 0$
  • D
    $3x^2 - y^2 = 0$

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