Lecture 3 0f 8 Topic 5: VECTORS 5.3 Scalar Product
Learning Outcomes define the scalar product ( dot product) in the form of (b) find the angle between two vectors (c) understand the properties of scalar product, parallel and perpendicular vectors.
The Scalar Product (Dot Product)
The Angle Between Two Vectors
Example 1
Solution
Algebraic Properties of the Scalar Product
NOTE : O B A 1800 O B A
O O
Example 2 Solution
Example 3 Determine which pair of the vectors are parallel :
Solution
Example 4 Solution
Squaring both sides and then simplify the equation :
The Scalar Product (Or Dot Product) CONCLUSION The Scalar Product (Or Dot Product)
Algebraic Properties of the Scalar Product