If $a\hat{i} + 6\hat{j} - \hat{k}$ and $7\hat{i} - 3\hat{j} + 17\hat{k}$ are perpendicular vectors,then what is the value of $a$?

  • A
    $5$
  • B
    $-5$
  • C
    $7$
  • D
    $1/7$

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