Electromagnetic Theory: Unit I: (a) Vector Analysis

Vector Multiplication

Let us discuss the multiplication of two or more vectors. The knowledge of vector multiplication allows us to transform the vectors from one coordinate system to other.

Vector Multiplication

• Uptill now the addition, subtraction and multiplication by scalar to a vector is discussed. Let us discuss the multiplication of two or more vectors. The knowledge of vector multiplication allows us to transform the vectors from one coordinate system to other.

• Consider two vectors  . There are two types of products existing depending upon the result of the multiplication. These two types of products are,

1. Scalar or Dot product

2. Vector or Cross product

• Let us discuss the characteristics of these two products.

 

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