If $u = \sqrt{a^2 \cos^2 \theta + b^2 \sin^2 \theta} + \sqrt{a^2 \sin^2 \theta + b^2 \cos^2 \theta}$,then what is the difference between the maximum and minimum values of $u^2$?

  • A
    $2(a^2 + b^2)$
  • B
    $2\sqrt{a^2 + b^2}$
  • C
    $(a + b)^2$
  • D
    $(a - b)^2$

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