Let $\vec{a} = \lambda \hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k}$, $\vec{b} = 2\hat{i} + 4\hat{j} + 4\hat{k}$, and $\vec{c} = \hat{i} + \mu \hat{j} + \hat{k}$. If $\vec{a}$ is parallel to $\vec{b}$ and $\vec{b}$ is perpendicular to $\vec{c}$, then find the value of $\lambda - \mu$.

  • A
    -$2$
  • B
    -$1$
  • C
    $2$
  • D
    $1$

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