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A vector A points vertically upward and B points towards the north. The vector product A×B is
(a) along the west
(b) along the east
(c) zero
(d) vertically downward.

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Solution

(a) along the west

The vector product A×B will point towards the west. We can determine this direction using the right hand thumb rule.

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