Vector Cross Product and Area Visualization

Vector Cross Product and Area Visualization
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2017-02-14 04:03
This example dynamically demonstrates how the cross product of vectors calculates the area of triangles or polygons. It involves core math concepts like vector cross product, polygon area calculation, and solid geometry. Key GeoGebra commands used include Vector, Polygon, and Area for creating vectors, polygons, and computing areas. Suitable for high school students and math enthusiasts learning vector and area calculations.

GeoGebra Commands & Parameters

  1. Vector(A, B) → a_v
  2. Vector(A, C) → b_v
  3. Polygon(A, B, P, C) → poly1, a, b, p, c
  4. Area(poly1) → d