The vector product of two vectors A and B is _ vectors A and B.
Correct answer: C. Perpendicular to the plane containing
- A. Equal to the product of magnitudes of
- B. In the plane parallel to
- C. Perpendicular to the plane containing
- D. Less in magnitude than the product of magnitudes of
Explanation
Product of two vectors is perpendicular to the plane containing the two vectors. The vector product, also known as the cross product, of two vectors A and B results in a new vector that is perpendicular to both A and B. This new vector's magnitude is given by the product of the magnitudes of A and B multiplied by the sine of the angle between them, and its direction follows the right-hand rule.
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