For what value of $\lambda$ are the vectors $\vec{a} = \hat{i} + 2\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}$,$\vec{b} = \lambda\hat{i} + 4\hat{j} + 7\hat{k}$,and $\vec{c} = -3\hat{i} - 2\hat{j} - 5\hat{k}$ coplanar?

  • A
    $6$
  • B
    $5$
  • C
    $4$
  • D
    $3$

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