The angle between the pair of lines given by $\vec{r} = 3\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} - 4\hat{k} + \lambda(\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} + 2\hat{k})$ and $\vec{r} = 5\hat{i} - 2\hat{k} + \mu(3\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} + 6\hat{k})$ is . . . . . . .

  • A
    $\cos^{-1}(-\frac{19}{21})$
  • B
    $\cos^{-1}(\frac{19}{21})$
  • C
    $\sin^{-1}(\frac{19}{21})$
  • D
    $\cos^{-1}(\frac{\sqrt{19}}{21})$

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