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What is cross-product used for?


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Cross product of vector:

A cross product is the product of two vectors in a three-dimensional plane, that results in a vector perpendicular to the given two vectors.

Uses of cross product:

  • To determine a vector that is orthogonal to the plane surface spanned by the two vectors.
  • To determine the angular momentum and torque of rotational objects.
  • To find the area of a triangle or parallelogram.

Hence,application of cross product is explained.


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