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$$\vec{A} \times \vec{B} = \vec{C}$$ | $$\vec{A} \times \vec{B} = \vec{C}$$ | ||
Because this is a cross product, all three vectors are perpendicular to each other. | Because this is a cross product, all three vectors are perpendicular to each other. | ||
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Remember, this rule is true for your **// | Remember, this rule is true for your **// | ||
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In this method, you start with your hand completely open and in an " | In this method, you start with your hand completely open and in an " | ||
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In the case of these pictures, $\vec{C}$ would point out of the whiteboard. | In the case of these pictures, $\vec{C}$ would point out of the whiteboard. | ||
====Method 2 - Three Fingers==== | ====Method 2 - Three Fingers==== | ||
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In this method, you start with your thumb and first finger in an " | In this method, you start with your thumb and first finger in an " | ||
- | {{ 184_notes: | + | Then, again, your thumb will point in the direction of $\vec{C}$, which in this case is out of the whiteboard. |
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- | Then, again, your thumb will point in the direction of $\vec{C}$, which in this case is into the whiteboard. | + | |