The cross product is an essential concept in vector mathematics, especially in physics and engineering. It involves the multiplication of two vectors to produce a new vector that is perpendicular to both input vectors. The cross product is typically used to calculate the area of a parallelogram, the torque applied to an object, and the orientation of magnetic and electric fields.
To calculate the cross product of two vectors A and B in three-dimensional space, we use the following formula:
The cross product is anticommutative, meaning:
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