For what value of $x$ is the angle between the vectors $\vec{a} = -3\hat{i} + x\hat{j} + \hat{k}$ and $\vec{b} = x\hat{i} + 2x\hat{j} + \hat{k}$ acute,and the angle between $\vec{b}$ and the $x$-axis lies between $\pi/2$ and $\pi$?

  • A
    $x < -1$ only
  • B
    $x > 0$
  • C
    $x > 1$ only
  • D
    $x < 0$

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