Question

A vector $\overrightarrow{A}$ points vertically downward(south)and $\overrightarrow{B}$ points towards east, then the vector product $\overrightarrow{A}\times \overrightarrow{B}$ is:

• A. Along west
• B. Along east
• C. Zero
• D. Outwards or inwards

Answer 1

The correct option is D Outwards or inwards

$\overrightarrow{A}\times \overrightarrow{B}$ is perpendicular to the plane of paper and acting outward. It is denoted by $\otimes$