Consider the following statements   1. The Cross product of two vectors is known as the vector product. 2. The Cross product of two vectors is known as the scalar product. Which of the following statements is correct?

Consider the following statements   1. The Cross product of two vectors is known as the vector product. 2. The Cross product of two vectors is known as the scalar product. Which of the following statements is correct? Correct Answer Only 1

CONCEPT:

Vector Product of Two Vectors:

  • The vector product or cross product of two vectors is defined as a vector having a magnitude equal to the product of the magnitudes of two vectors with the sine of the angle between them, and direction perpendicular to the plane containing the two vectors in accordance with right-hand screw rule.
  • The symbol for the cross product is given by cross sign (×).

EXPLANATION:

  • From above it is clear that the cross product of two vectors is known as the vector product. Therefore statement 1 is correct.
  • From above it is clear that the cross product of two vectors is known as the scalar product. Therefore statement 2 is incorrect.
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