Let $\hat{a}$ and $\hat{b}$ be two unit vectors. If the vectors $\vec{c} = \hat{a} + 2\hat{b}$ and $\vec{d} = 5\hat{a} - 4\hat{b}$ are perpendicular to each other,then the angle between $\hat{a}$ and $\hat{b}$ is:

  • A
    $\pi / 4$
  • B
    $\pi / 6$
  • C
    $\pi / 2$
  • D
    $\pi / 3$

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