Vector or cross product: In defining the scalar product above, we have used three out of the nine possible products of the components of two vectors. From the six of these that are left i.e. , if we define the … Continued
Scalar or dot product: Now it is easy to show that is a scalar quantity. To show this we calculate this quantity in a rotated frame (rotation could be about the x, y or the z axis) that is obtain … Continued
Analytical Method for Addition and Subtraction of Vectors Although graphical way is nice to visualize vectors in two dimensions, it becomes difficult to work with it in three dimensions, and also when many vectors and many operations with them … Continued
Example1: A person walks 300m to the east and 400m to the north to reach his friend’s house. What is the total displacement of the person, and what is the total distance traveled by him? Last Updated: Wednesday, November 4, … Continued