alleryStart learning →How do P × Q and Q × P compare?
AUnequal magnitude, opposite direction
BUnequal magnitude, same direction
CEqual magnitude, same direction
DEqual magnitude, opposite direction
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Equal magnitude, opposite direction
Both have magnitude PQ sin θ but the screw rule gives opposite directions on swapping.
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