If the angle between the two vectors $\vec{u} = \hat{i} + \hat{k}$ and $\vec{v} = \hat{i} - \hat{j} + a\hat{k}$ is $\pi/3$,find the value of $a$.

  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $4$
  • C
    $-2$
  • D
    $0$

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