If $|a| = 3$ and $|b| = 4$,then a value of $\lambda$ for which $a + \lambda b$ is perpendicular to $a - \lambda b$ is

  • A
    $9/16$
  • B
    $3/4$
  • C
    $3/2$
  • D
    $4/3$

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