Let $A = \begin{bmatrix} 5 & 5\alpha & \alpha \\ 0 & \alpha & 5\alpha \\ 0 & 0 & 5 \end{bmatrix}$. If $|A|^2 = 25$,then $|\alpha|$ equals:

  • A
    $\frac{1}{5}$
  • B
    $5$
  • C
    $25$
  • D
    $1$

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