Tag: Cross Product
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Cross Product
Introduction The cross product (also known as the vector product) is an operation on two vectors in three-dimensional space. It results in a vector that is orthogonal (perpendicular) to both of the original vectors, with a magnitude equal to the area of the parallelogram that the vectors span. Basics of the Cross Product Given two…
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Right-Hand Rule
Introduction The Right-Hand Rule is a mnemonic device used in physics to understand the orientations of vectors in three dimensions. It’s especially useful in electromagnetism, rotation dynamics, and vector cross products. The Right-Hand Rule for Cross Products The right-hand rule is typically used when calculating the cross product of two vectors. The cross product is…
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Vector Analysis
Introduction Vector analysis is a branch of mathematics that deals with quantities that have both magnitude and direction. Unlike scalars, which only have magnitude, vectors are essential in representing physical quantities such as force, velocity, and acceleration. Vector Basics A vector is often represented as an arrow with its length proportional to the magnitude and…