Let $\vec{a}, \vec{b},$ and $\vec{c}$ be three unit vectors,out of which vectors $\vec{b}$ and $\vec{c}$ are non-parallel. If $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are the angles which vector $\vec{a}$ makes with vectors $\vec{b}$ and $\vec{c}$ respectively and $\vec{a} \times (\vec{b} \times \vec{c}) = \frac{1}{2} \vec{b},$ then $|\alpha - \beta|$ is equal to .............. $^o$

  • A
    $30$
  • B
    $90$
  • C
    $60$
  • D
    $45$

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