The position vectors of $P$ and $Q$ are $5i + 4j + ak$ and $-i + 2j - 2k$ respectively. If the distance between them is $7$,then the value of $a$ will be:

  • A
    $-5, 1$
  • B
    $5, 1$
  • C
    $0, 5$
  • D
    $1, 0$

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