For what values of $\lambda$ are $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{c}$ unit collinear vectors,and given $|\vec{b}| = 6$,if $\vec{b} - 3\vec{c} = \lambda \vec{a}$,then $\lambda = ......$

  • A
    $-9, 3$
  • B
    $9, 3$
  • C
    $3, -3$
  • D
    None of these

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