Dot ProductMediumQuestion 5116
Question
The dot product A·B of two vectors A and B inclined at angle θ is:
- AAB sinθ
- BAB cosθCorrect
- CAB tanθ
- DA²B²cosθ
Correct answer
AB cosθ
Explanation
A·B = AB cosθ. The dot product gives a scalar. It is maximum when θ = 0° and zero when θ = 90°.