Plane Vector Cross Product Calculator
What is a Plane Vector Cross Product Calculator?
A Plane Vector Cross Product Calculator is a tool that computes the cross product of two vectors in three-dimensional space. The cross product of two vectors results in a third vector that is perpendicular to both input vectors.
Why Use a Plane Vector Cross Product Calculator?
- To find a perpendicular vector to two given vectors.
- To determine the normal vector of a plane.
- To compute torque, angular momentum, or force in physics and engineering.
- To simplify complex 3D vector calculations.
How Does the Calculator Work?
- Input Two Vectors
Let vectors A and B be:
A=(Ax,Ay,Az)
B=(Bx,By,Bz) - Compute the Cross Product
The cross product formula is:
Expanding the determinant:
Resulting in the vector:
When to Use It?
- In physics problems involving rotational forces.
- In 3D computer graphics for lighting and shading.
- In engineering to determine perpendicular forces or directions.
- In robotics for orientation and motion planning.