The angle subtended by the vector $\vec{A} = 4 \hat{i} + 3 \hat{j} + 12 \hat{k}$ with the $x$-axis is

  • A
    $\sin^{-1}(\frac{4}{13})$
  • B
    $\cos^{-1}(\frac{3}{13})$
  • C
    $\cos^{-1}(\frac{4}{13})$
  • D
    $\sin^{-1}(\frac{3}{13})$

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