Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Two vectors lie in the plane of the page. Vector A⃗\vec A points towards the positive xx-axis (to the right) and vector B⃗\vec B points towards the positive yy-axis (upward). What is the direction of A⃗×B⃗\vec A \times \vec B? a) Along the line y=xy = x in the plane b) Zero (no specific direction, the product is considered zero) c) Out of the page (along +k^\hat k) d) Into the page (along −k^\hat k)

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