If $\vec{a} \cdot \vec{a}=0$ and $\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b}=0,$ then what can be concluded about the vector $\vec{b}$?

  • A
    $\vec{b}$ must be a zero vector.
  • B
    $\vec{b}$ must be a unit vector.
  • C
    $\vec{b}$ can be any vector.
  • D
    $\vec{b}$ must be perpendicular to $\vec{a}$.

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