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The vector product of vectors A⃗ and B⃗ has magnitude 20.0 m2 and is in the +z-direction. Vector A⃗ has magnitude 8.0 m and is in the −x-direction. Vector B⃗ has no x-component.
Part a : What is the magnitude of vector B⃗ ?
Part b:What is the direction angle θ of vector B⃗ measured from the +y-direction to the +z-direction?
Concept :
Vector product of two vectors can be found by
A × B = |A| |B| sin(θ) n
And the direction of resultant vector given by Right hand rule :
Explanation:
a) Given that ,
has no x component
must be in the -y direction in order for the
vector product to be in the +z direction and A to be in -x
direction. (from right hand rule )
Thus
, where B is the magnitude of vector
Also the angle between A and B is 900 (from right hand
rule )
Magnitude of the vector product is given by
b) Direction angle θ of is 900 , as =