SOLUTION: Let a=3i-2j+5k b=i+3j+5k find vector a*b

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Question 1151767: Let a=3i-2j+5k b=i+3j+5k find vector a*b
Answer by greenestamps(13200)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


The expression "a*b" when a and b are vectors looks like multiplication; multiplication of vectors is not defined.

The dot product of two vectors is defined, as well as the cross product. Is one of those what you are looking for?


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