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Vector Operations Example

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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:

  1. Dot product
  2. Magnitudes and
  3. Angle between and
  4. 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)

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