alleryIn geometry and linear algebra, × denotes which product?
ADot product
BCross product
CScalar sum
DRatio product
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Cross product
1. Besides multiplication, × has other uses.
2. In geometry and linear algebra it denotes the cross product.
3. The dot product is written with a dot instead.
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