3d vectors

lolita20

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We have two vectors u = [5,5,5] and v = [-1,3,-1] ,
1- Compute the cross product u×v. Write the answer as [a,b,c].
2- Compute the cross product v×u. Write the answer as [a,b,c].
3- Compute the area of the parallellogram spanned by u and v

Dr.Peterson

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We have two vectors u = [5,5,5] and v = [-1,3,-1] ,
1- Compute the cross product u×v. Write the answer as [a,b,c].
2- Compute the cross product v×u. Write the answer as [a,b,c].
3- Compute the area of the parallellogram spanned by u and v
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lolita20

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I ve learnt and I solved this question but im not completey sure it is correct , here is the answer

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Dr.Peterson

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I ve learnt and I solved this question but im not completey sure it is correct , here is the answer
Your v is different than what you said before. Which is correct?

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pka

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We have two vectors u = [5,5,5] and v = [-1,3,-1] ,
1- Compute the cross product u×v. Write the answer as [a,b,c].
2- Compute the cross product v×u. Write the answer as [a,b,c].
3- Compute the area of the parallellogram spanned by u and v
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