Simple mutiplication vector problem

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The problem involves calculating the dot product of two vectors, d1 and d2. The user correctly finds d1 + d2 to be -2i + 0j + 3k and d1 x 4d2 to be -24i - 68j - 16k. The next step is to compute the dot product using the formula (-2)(-24) + (0)(-68) + (3)(-16). The discussion emphasizes the importance of memorizing vector product and dot product calculations for physics applications.
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Homework Statement



if vector d1=3i-2j+4k and d2=-5i+2j-k then what is (d1+d2).(d1x4d2)? (period between brackets indicates "dot"

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so i got d1+d2=-2i+0j+3k and d1x4d2=-24i-68j-16k
what do i do next?
is the answer (-2)(-24)+(0)(-68)+3(-16)?

thanks!
 
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Yes that's correct, memorize how to calculate the vector product and dot product of vectors, its essential for physics.
 
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