Vector Product Of Two Vectors
Chapter Name : System Of Particles And Rotational Motion |
Sub Topic Code : 101_11_07_05_01 |
Topic Name : Vector Product Of Two Vectors |
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Sub Topic Name : Vector Product Of Two Vectors |
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Introduction
The cross product, vector product, or Gibbs' vector product is a binary operation on two vectors in three-dimensional space.
Pre-Requisites:
Vector
Activity:
Vectors.
Real Life Question:
What is Vector Product?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
|---|---|
| Vector Product | The vector product or "cross product" of two vectors A and B is a vector C, defined as C=A´B. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Two-vector | A two-vector is a tensor of type (2, 0) and it is the dual of a two-form, meaning that it is a linear functional which maps two-forms to the real numbers (or more generally, to scalars). |
Real life uses :
Motion.
Places to visit :
Surroundings.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Flywheel | A flywheel is a rotating mechanical device that is used to store rotational energy. |
What you learn in Theory:
The cross product, vector product, or Gibbs' vector product is a binary operation on two vectors in three-dimensional space.
What you learn in Practice:
If either of the vectors being multiplied is zero or the vectors are parallel then their cross product is zero.