$\vec{a}, \vec{b}, \vec{c}$ are three unit vectors such that $|\vec{a}+\vec{b}+\vec{c}|=1$ and $\vec{a}$ is perpendicular to $\vec{b}$. If $\vec{c}$ makes angles $\alpha, \beta$ with $\vec{a}, \vec{b}$ respectively, then $\cos \alpha+\cos \beta=$

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

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