MDCAT Physics MCQ #3696

When calculating the vector product of two vectors A and B, what is the orientation of the resulting vector relative to A and B?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #3696

  1. Question 1

    Q1. When calculating the vector product of two vectors A and B, what is the orientation of the resulting vector relative to A and B?

    • A) Parallel to both vectors
    • B) Perpendicular to the plane of A and B
    • C) At a 45 degree angle to vector A
    • D) In the same direction as vector B

    Answer: Perpendicular to the plane of A and B

    Explanation: The cross product of two vectors is always perpendicular to the plane containing them. Option A fails because it describes the dot product.