What Direction is C? Apply the Right Hand Rule

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Using the right-hand rule for the vector cross product, if vector A points up and vector B points south, the resulting vector C points east. Multiple participants in the discussion confirm that east is the correct direction for C. The right-hand rule is applied correctly, with the thumb indicating the direction of C. Verification of the solution is provided by others agreeing with the east direction. The consensus supports that the answer is indeed east.
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Homework Statement


If C = A × B, A points up, and B points south, which direction is C?
Select one:
a. west
b. up
c. north
d. down
e. east


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The Attempt at a Solution


i used the right hand rule and got east as the solution could i have a little verification with this answer?
 
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Tiven white said:

Homework Statement


If C = A × B, A points up, and B points south, which direction is C?
Select one:
a. west
b. up
c. north
d. down
e. east


Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


i used the right hand rule and got east as the solution could i have a little verification with this answer?

I agree with East :smile:
 
Tiven white said:

Homework Statement


If C = A × B, A points up, and B points south, which direction is C?
Select one:
a. west
b. up
c. north
d. down
e. east


Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


i used the right hand rule and got east as the solution could i have a little verification with this answer?

Sounds ok.
 
My thumb is pointing east.
 

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