alleryStart learning →The cross product a × b is directed how relative to a and b?
APerpendicular to both
BParallel to a only
CParallel to b only
DAlong the sum a+b
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Perpendicular to both
By definition a × b is perpendicular to both a and b.
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