If $|a| = 3$ and $|b| = 4$,for what value of $\lambda$ is the vector $(a + \lambda b)$ perpendicular to $(a - \lambda b)$?

  • A
    $9/16$
  • B
    $3/4$
  • C
    $3/2$
  • D
    $4/3$

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