Intro to Cross Product (Vector Product) definitions Flashcards

A method of vector multiplication resulting in a scalar, calculated using the cosine of the angle between vectors.

A method of vector multiplication resulting in a new vector, perpendicular to the original vectors, using the sine of the angle.

A technique to determine the direction of the vector product by pointing fingers along the first vector and curling towards the second.

The size or length of a vector, calculated for vector products using the sine of the angle between vectors.

The orientation of a vector in space, determined for vector products using the right hand rule.

Describes the relationship of the vector product to the original vectors, forming a right angle with them.

Parts of a vector that lie in the same direction as another vector, used in scalar product calculations.

The measure of rotation between two vectors, crucial for calculating both scalar and vector products.

A trigonometric function used in calculating the magnitude of the vector product.

A trigonometric function used in calculating the scalar product of vectors.

Occurs when vectors are parallel or antiparallel, resulting in no vector product.

A plane in which vectors lie, affecting the calculation of vector products.

A spatial arrangement of vectors, requiring consideration of all three axes for vector products.

A symbol indicating a vector pointing out of the page towards the observer.

A symbol indicating a vector pointing into the page away from the observer.