If the angle between $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$ is $\frac{2\pi}{3}$ and the projection of $\vec{a}$ in the direction of $\vec{b}$ is $-2$,then find $|\vec{a}|$.

  • A
    $3$
  • B
    $11$
  • C
    $4$
  • D
    $12$

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