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- The scalar product of two displacements gives a displacement squared (area). What does this represent?
Hi,
This feels like such a stupid question, but it's bugging me. Two displacements can be represented with two vectors. Let's say their magnitudes are expressed in metres. The scalar (dot) product of the two vectors results in a value with the units of square metres, which must be an area. Can anyone tell me what this area is in relation to the two vectors?
Many thanks!
This feels like such a stupid question, but it's bugging me. Two displacements can be represented with two vectors. Let's say their magnitudes are expressed in metres. The scalar (dot) product of the two vectors results in a value with the units of square metres, which must be an area. Can anyone tell me what this area is in relation to the two vectors?
Many thanks!