The Right Hand Rule is a handy tool to figure out the directions of vectors in a cross product. There are multiple ways to do the Right Hand Rule, we will present two methods below (though there are more). Feel free to use whatever method makes the most sense to you. For the following methods, we will be using a generic cross product:

$$\vec{A} \times \vec{B} = \vec{C}$$ Because this is a cross product, all three vectors are perpendicular to each other.

Remember, this rule is true for your RIGHT hand, not your left hand! (If you are right handed, remember to put your pencil down!)

In this method, you start with your hand completely open and in an “L” shape. Point your fingers in the direction of $\vec{A}$, then curl your fingers toward the direction of $\vec{B}$. Whichever way your thumb points is the direction of $\vec{C}$.

In the case of these pictures, $\vec{C}$ would point out of the whiteboard.

In this method, you start with your thumb and first finger in an “L” shape. Then extend your middle finger so it is perpendicu