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Linear Algebra
2D Vector Cross Product
Compute the scalar magnitude of the cross product of two 2D vectors U and V. Use it to find the signed area of the parallelogram they span or to test if two vectors are parallel.
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Linear Algebra
Vector Cross Product Calculator
Compute the cross product of two 3D vectors A and B, returning the resulting perpendicular vector. Ideal for physics, engineering, and graphics problems involving torque, normals, or rotational axes.
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Key differences
| 2D Vector Cross Product | Vector Cross Product Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Linear Algebra | Linear Algebra |
| Inputs required | 4 | 6 |
| Result | Cross Product Magnitude | Cross product (x, y, z) (units) |
| What it does | Compute the scalar magnitude of the cross product of two 2D vectors U and V. Use it to find the signed area of the parallelogram they span or to test if two vectors are parallel. | Compute the cross product of two 3D vectors A and B, returning the resulting perpendicular vector. Ideal for physics, engineering, and graphics problems involving torque, normals, or rotational axes. |