1. Vector Products (Cross Product)

2. Torque F r T

3. F r T F1F1 F2F2

4. F r T F1F1 F2F2 ||T|| = ||F 1 ||x ||r||

5. Torque F r T F1F1 F2F2 ||T|| = ||F 1 ||x ||r|| = ||F|| x ||r|| sin   

6. Vector Products

7. Definition of Cross Product

8. Interpretation of the Cross Product a b a x b

9. Applications of the Cross Product Constructing Orthogonal Vectors Area of a Triangle or a Parallelogram Volume of a Parallelepiped Moment of Force Angular Velocity

10. Cross Product of Unit Vectors x y z i j k

11. Properties of the Cross Product

12. Cautions

13. Coordinate Formula

14. Application

15. Scalar Triple Product

16. Application