What Direction is C? Apply the Right Hand Rule

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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


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?
 
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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.