Finding the Angle Between Vectors and Determining Their Plane

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Start date Nov 4, 2006

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To find the angle x between vectors A and B, use the equation x = arc cos(-10/AB), where AB represents the magnitude of the product of the vectors. The vectors can be translated to touch or intersect, which helps in determining the plane they lie in. The relationship between the vectors and their product indicates that they are in a specific geometric configuration. Understanding the intersection of the vectors is crucial for identifying the plane they define. This approach effectively combines vector mathematics with geometric principles.

Nov 4, 2006

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If you were given vector A times vector B equals -10 and vector A times vector B = ABcos(x), how do you find x? also what plane is vector A and vector B on?

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x = arc cos(-10/AB)
Translate vectors so that they touch each other, or intersect and they determin the plane they are in

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