True, but you must redraw them to properly apply the right hand rule. The vectors are both applied at the same point; redraw so that the tails of the vectors emanate from that point.duplaimp said:
The right hand rule is a method used to determine the direction of a vector resulting from the cross product of two other vectors. It is commonly used in physics and engineering to calculate the direction of magnetic fields, electrical currents, and torque.
To use the right hand rule, start by extending your right hand with your thumb, index finger, and middle finger perpendicular to each other. Then, point your index finger in the direction of the first vector and your middle finger in the direction of the second vector. Your thumb will then point in the direction of the resulting vector.
Yes, the right hand rule can be used for vectors in 3-dimensional space. In this case, the three fingers of your right hand represent the three axes (x, y, and z) and the resulting vector will be perpendicular to both the first and second vectors in the direction determined by your thumb.
The right hand rule is used to determine the direction of a vector resulting from a cross product, while the left hand rule is used for vectors resulting from a dot product. Additionally, the direction of the vectors in the two rules are determined by different fingers on the respective hands.
Yes, the right hand rule has various real-life applications in fields such as engineering, physics, and computer graphics. It is used to determine the direction of magnetic fields in motors and generators, the direction of torque in rotating objects, and the orientation of 3D objects in computer graphics.