The points with position vectors $\bar{a}+\bar{b}$,$\bar{a}-\bar{b}$,and $\bar{a}+k\bar{b}$ are collinear:

  • A
    for exactly two values of $k$
  • B
    for exactly three values of $k$
  • C
    for no real value of $k$
  • D
    for all real values of $k$

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