Let $\alpha \in \mathbb{R}$ and the three vectors $\vec{a} = \alpha \hat{i} + \hat{j} + 3\hat{k}$,$\vec{b} = 2\hat{i} + \hat{j} - \alpha \hat{k}$,and $\vec{c} = \alpha \hat{i} - 2\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}$. Then the set $S = \{ \alpha : \vec{a}, \vec{b}, \text{ and } \vec{c} \text{ are coplanar} \}$

  • A
    Contains exactly two numbers only one of which is positive
  • B
    is empty
  • C
    Contains exactly two positive numbers
  • D
    is singleton

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