Introduction to Cross Product

Introduction to Cross Product
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2017-12-06 05:00
In collections Vector Operations
This example demonstrates the cross product of two vectors in 2D space, showing its magnitude and geometric interpretation through dynamic interaction. Key math concepts include vectors, cross product, magnitude, and direction. It is constructed using GeoGebra commands like Vector for objects A, B, C, and dynamic elements u, v, w, suitable for high school and above students learning vector operations and spatial geometry.

GeoGebra Commands & Parameters

  1. Vector(A, B) → u
  2. Vector(A, C) → v
  3. Vector(A, (x(A) + (y(u) * z(v)) - (y(v) * z(u)), y(A) + (x(v) * z(u)) - (x(u) * z(v)), z(A) + (x(u) * y(v)) - (x(v) * y(u)))) → w