Vector Operations Example
Medium DifficultyFE Mathematics and Statistics
Given two vectors in the plane, find the dot product, magnitudes, angle between them, and cross product (scalar magnitude in 2D).
Concept
For vectors and : the dot product is a scalar; the cross product (in 2D) gives a vector perpendicular to the plane with magnitude . The angle satisfies .
Problem
Let .
Find:
- Dot product
- Magnitudes and
- Angle between and
- Cross product (as a scalar multiple of )
Given
Dot product
Magnitudes
Angle between vectors
So (obtuse angle).
Cross product (2D)
In 2D, has only a component:
Final Answer
(1)
(2) ,
(3)
(4)