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Eric Schiff,
Alan Middleton, and
David McNamara
This interactive Java simulation is used to demonstrate properties of the vector cross product, which is used to describe torque and magnetic forces. It allows students to control two vectors and observe their cross product in three-dimensions, as well as to view the cross product from different vantage points by spinning the plane in which A and B lie. A separate pop-up window provides numerical values for the vectors.
Please note that this resource requires Java Applet Plug-in.
This resource is part of a Physics Front Topical Unit.
Topic: Kinematics: The Physics of Motion
Unit Title: Vectors If students are to perform calculations relating to dynamic torque and magnetic forces, they need a firm understanding of vector cross products. This Java simulation lets them observe the cross product from different vantage points as they spin the plane on which A and B lie. Link to Unit:
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<a href="http://www.thephysicsfront.org/items/detail.cfm?ID=4692">Schiff, E, A. Middleton, and D. McNamara. Syracuse University Physics Applets: The Vector Cross Product. March 20, 1996.</a>
AIP Format
E. Schiff, A. Middleton, and D. McNamara, Syracuse University Physics Applets: The Vector Cross Product (1996), WWW Document, (http://www.phy.syr.edu/courses/java-suite/crosspro.html).
AJP/PRST-PER
E. Schiff, A. Middleton, and D. McNamara, Syracuse University Physics Applets: The Vector Cross Product (1996), <http://www.phy.syr.edu/courses/java-suite/crosspro.html>.
APA Format
Schiff, E., Middleton, A., & McNamara, D. (1996, March 20). Syracuse University Physics Applets: The Vector Cross Product. Retrieved May 25, 2013, from http://www.phy.syr.edu/courses/java-suite/crosspro.html
Chicago Format
Schiff, E, A. Middleton, and D. McNamara. Syracuse University Physics Applets: The Vector Cross Product. March 20, 1996. http://www.phy.syr.edu/courses/java-suite/crosspro.html (accessed 25 May 2013).
MLA Format
Schiff, Eric, Alan Middleton, and David McNamara. Syracuse University Physics Applets: The Vector Cross Product. 1996. 20 Mar. 1996. 25 May 2013 <http://www.phy.syr.edu/courses/java-suite/crosspro.html>.
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Author = "Eric Schiff and Alan Middleton and David McNamara",
Title = {Syracuse University Physics Applets: The Vector Cross Product},
Volume = {2013},
Number = {25 May 2013},
Month = {March 20, 1996},
Year = {1996}
}
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