Find the length and direction (when defined) of u xv and vxu. u= - 12i + 8j – 20k, v = - 3i + 2j - 5k

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Find the length and direction (when defined) of u xv and vxu.
u= - 12i + 8j – 20k,
v = - 3i + 2j - 5k
Transcribed Image Text:Find the length and direction (when defined) of u xv and vxu. u= - 12i + 8j – 20k, v = - 3i + 2j - 5k
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To find the length and direction of u×v, first find the value of u×v by cross product.

The given vectors are u=-12i^+8j^-20k^ and v=-3i^+2j^-5k^.

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