1. To check the calculation of the cross product of two vectors, we can show that the result is perpendicular to both given vectors. Is it possible for the result to be perpendicular to both given vectors and still not be the cross product of those vectors? Explain.
2007-03-31 03:21:22 · 4 answers · asked by sunita s 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
No, that's not possible..
2007-03-31 07:36:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The cross product of two vectors is a vector with both direction and magnitude. If you have a vector with the correct direction but a different magnitude, it will be perpendicular to both vectors but not the cross product of those vectors.
2007-03-31 14:49:39 · answer #2 · answered by Northstar 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is purely a definition used via mathematicians and physicists. a x b = moda. modb. sintheta. n(hat) is the axiom somebody invented some years in the past this is wise for some issues. extra issues upward thrust up whilst one realises that a x b won't be a real vector yet a pseudo-vector yet this would not undertaking a great style of people!
2016-12-15 13:03:31 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-04-03 20:43:49 · answer #4 · answered by valivety v 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋