If $f(x) = \begin{cases} \frac{1-\cos 4x}{x^2} & \text{if } x < 0 \\ a & \text{if } x = 0 \\ \frac{\sqrt{16+\sqrt{x}}-4}{\sqrt{x}} & \text{if } x > 0 \end{cases}$ is continuous at $x = 0$,then find the value of $a$.

  • A
    $8$
  • B
    $1/8$
  • C
    $4$
  • D
    $1/4$

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