What is the Direction of x Using the Right Hand Rule?

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The discussion revolves around determining the direction of x using the right hand rule, given that z is east and y is south. The initial confusion arises from the incorrect assumption that x could also be south, which is already defined by y. After clarification, it is established that x corresponds to the upward direction. The correct application of the right hand rule confirms that x is indeed up. This conclusion resolves the initial uncertainty regarding the orientation of x.
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Homework Statement


If z = east and y = south, then x = ______?
Select one:
a. east
b. up
c. south
d. north
e. down


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The Attempt at a Solution


using the right hand rule the answer i got is south is this correct?
 
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that can't be right because y is already south

you know z=east so that -z=west and y=south so that -y=north so what else is left for x?
 
jedishrfu said:
that can't be right because y is already south

you know z=east so that -z=west and y=south so that -y=north so what else is left for x?

really sorry i meant up is that correct?
 
Tiven white said:
really sorry i meant up is that correct?
Yes. Rotating y into z gives x for your thumb.
 
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