Question

A vector \[\vec{A}\] points vertically upward and \[\vec{B}\] points towards the north. The vector product \[\vec{A} \times \vec{B}\] is

Options

• along the west

• along the east

• zero

• vertically downward.

Answer 1

along the west 

The vector product  \[\vec{A} \times \vec{B}\] will point towards the west. We can determine this direction using the right hand thumb rule.