If the magnitude of the vector product of two vectors a and b are are equal to ab, then what do we know about a and b? a. They are parallel O b. they are in different directions O c. they are perpendicular O d. they are antiparallel

If the magnitude of the vector product of two vectors a and b are are equal to ab, then what do we know about a and b? a. They are parallel O b. they are in different directions O c. they are perpendicular O d. they are antiparallel

University Physics Volume 1

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Chapter2: Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 22CQ: If the cross product of two vectors vanishes, what can you say about their directions?

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If the magnitude of the vector product of two vectors a and b are are equal to ab, then what do we know about a and b?
a. They are parallel
O b. they are in different directions
O c. they are perpendicular
O d. they are antiparallel

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