For what values of $x$ is the angle between the vectors $\vec{a} = x\hat{i} - 3\hat{j} - \hat{k}$ and $\vec{b} = 2x\hat{i} + x\hat{j} - \hat{k}$ acute,and the angle between the vector $\vec{b}$ and the $y$-axis obtuse?

  • A
    $x > 1$ or $x < 1/2$
  • B
    $x < 0$
  • C
    $x > 0$
  • D
    $x > 1$

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