Which of the following statements is true regarding the vector triple product $(a \times b) \times c$?

  • A
    $(a \times b) \times c$ is non-coplanar with $c$.
  • B
    $(a \times b) \times c$ is perpendicular to $a$.
  • C
    $(a \times b) \times c$ is perpendicular to $b$.
  • D
    $(a \times b) \times c$ is perpendicular to $c$.

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