In the vector product of two vectors A & B the direction of the product vector is:
Correct answer: D. Perpendicular to the plane joining both A & B
- A. Perpendicular to A
- B. Parallel to B
- C. Perpendicular to B
- D. Perpendicular to the plane joining both A & B
Explanation
In the vector product of two vectors A and B, the direction of the resulting vector is perpendicular to the plane formed by the original two vectors. This is because the cross product operation yields a vector that is orthogonal to both input vectors, resulting in a vector that is perpendicular to the plane containing A & B. The other options are incorrect as they do not align with the geometric properties of vector products.
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