The discussion focuses on calculating the cross product of two vectors in cylindrical coordinates, specifically one vector aligned with the radial direction (R) and another with the angular direction (theta). It is established that the cross product can indeed be computed regardless of the coordinate system, provided the vectors are represented in terms of their perpendicular components. The magnitude of the cross product is determined by the product of the magnitudes of the two vectors when they are perpendicular.
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moonman said:How do you go about crossing two vectors if they are in cylindrical coordinates? I have one vector in the direction of R and another in the direction of theta. Can this be done?