If $k > 1$ and the determinant of the matrix $A^2$,where $A = \begin{bmatrix} k & k\alpha & \alpha \\ 0 & \alpha & k\alpha \\ 0 & 0 & k \end{bmatrix}$,is $k^2$,then $|\alpha|$ is equal to

  • A
    $\frac{1}{k^2}$
  • B
    $k$
  • C
    $k^2$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{k}$

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