Vector Products (Cross Product)
Torque F r T
F r T F1F1 F2F2
F r T F1F1 F2F2 ||T|| = ||F 1 ||x ||r||
Torque F r T F1F1 F2F2 ||T|| = ||F 1 ||x ||r|| = ||F|| x ||r|| sin
Vector Products
Definition of Cross Product
Interpretation of the Cross Product a b a x b
Applications of the Cross Product Constructing Orthogonal Vectors Area of a Triangle or a Parallelogram Volume of a Parallelepiped Moment of Force Angular Velocity
Cross Product of Unit Vectors x y z i j k
Properties of the Cross Product
Cautions
Coordinate Formula
Application
Scalar Triple Product
Application