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Which of the following is example of vector product of two vectors?

Correct answer: B. Angular momentum

  • A. Linear momentum
  • B. Angular momentum
  • C. Force
  • D. Electric flux

Explanation

Angular momentum is an example of a vector product of two vectors. The angular momentum of an object is given by the cross product of its position vector and linear momentum vector:L=r x pThis cross product yields a vector quantity, and angular momentum has both magnitude and direction.

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About Vector Product

The vector product, or cross product, gives a vector perpendicular to two multiplying vectors, with magnitude AB sin θ and direction set by the right-hand rule. It covers properties such as anti-commutation, area from cross products, torque and angular momentum. Unlike the dot product, its result is a vector.

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