IB skill practice

Calculate vector product components

Calculate one component of a vector product.

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 4

Calculate vector product components - official syllabus scenario

For vectors \(\mathbf a=(1,3,0)\) and \(\mathbf b=(5,4,0)\) in a training dataset model, find the \(k\)-component of \(\mathbf a\times\mathbf b\). Enter the requested value and choose the interpretation that matches the result.

Worked practice: result and interpretation

Calculate the requested result first, then choose the interpretation that follows from it.