What is the value of $(\vec{A} + \vec{B}) \cdot (\vec{A} \times \vec{B})$?

  • A
    $0$
  • B
    $A^2 - B^2$
  • C
    $A^2 + B^2 + 2AB$
  • D
    None of these

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