Statement $1$: The vectors $\vec{a}, \vec{b}$ and $\vec{c}$ lie in the same plane if and only if $\vec{a} \cdot (\vec{b} \times \vec{c}) = 0$.
Statement $2$: The vectors $\vec{u}$ and $\vec{v}$ are perpendicular if and only if $\vec{u} \cdot \vec{v} = 0$,where $\vec{u} \times \vec{v}$ is a vector perpendicular to the plane of $\vec{u}$ and $\vec{v}$.

  • A
    Statement $1$ is false,Statement $2$ is true.
  • B
    Statement $1$ is true,Statement $2$ is true,Statement $2$ is the correct explanation for Statement $1$.
  • C
    Statement $1$ is true,Statement $2$ is false.
  • D
    Statement $1$ is true,Statement $2$ is true,Statement $2$ is not the correct explanation for Statement $1$.

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