Question

If \( \vec{a} = 2\hat{i} + \hat{j} + 2\hat{k} \), then the value of \( |\hat{i} \times (\vec{a} \times \hat{i})| + |\hat{j} \times (\vec{a} \times \hat{j})| + |\hat{k} \times (\vec{a} \times \hat{k})|^2 \) is equal to:}

• A. 17
• B. 18
• C. 19
• D. 20

Hint:

Apply the properties of vector products systematically to simplify expressions involving cross and dot products.