Let $\vec{a} = 2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} - \hat{k}$ and $\vec{b} = \hat{i} - 2\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}$. For what value of $\lambda$ is the vector $\vec{c} = \lambda\hat{i} + \hat{j} + (2\lambda - 1)\hat{k}$ parallel to the plane containing $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$?

  • A
    $1$
  • B
    $0$
  • C
    $-1$
  • D
    $2$

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