Let $x_0$ be the point of local maxima of $f(x) = \vec{a} \cdot (\vec{b} \times \vec{c})$, where $\vec{a} = x\hat{i} - 2\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}$, $\vec{b} = -2\hat{i} + x\hat{j} - \hat{k}$, and $\vec{c} = 7\hat{i} - 2\hat{j} + x\hat{k}$. Then the value of $\vec{a} \cdot \vec{c}$ at $x = x_0$ is:

  • A
    $26$
  • B
    $0$
  • C
    $-15$
  • D
    $-26$

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