Math Problem Statement
Compute ⟨5, 1, 2⟩ × ⟨−2, 1, −3⟩.
Solution
The cross product of two vectors and is given by:
Given the vectors and , let's compute each component:
- First Component:
- Second Component:
- Third Component:
Thus, the cross product is:
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Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:
- What is the magnitude of the cross product vector ?
- How do you verify if two vectors are parallel using their cross product?
- What is the geometric significance of the cross product?
- How can you determine the area of the parallelogram formed by two vectors using their cross product?
- What is the relationship between the cross product and the sine of the angle between two vectors?
Tip: The direction of the cross product follows the right-hand rule, which helps determine the orientation of the resulting vector.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Vector Algebra
Cross Product
3D Vectors
Formulas
Cross product formula: ⟨a₁, a₂, a₃⟩ × ⟨b₁, b₂, b₃⟩ = ⟨a₂b₃ - a₃b₂, a₃b₁ - a₁b₃, a₁b₂ - a₂b₁⟩
Theorems
Right-hand rule
Cross product theorem for vector orthogonality
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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