Cross product

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The cross product is a mathematical operation which can be done between two three-dimensional vectors. It is often represented by the symbol ${\displaystyle \times }$.^[1] After performing the cross product, a new vector is formed. The cross product of two vectors is always perpendicular (it makes a corner-shaped angle) to both of the vectors which were "crossed".^[2][3] This means that cross product normally works only in three-dimensional space; that is, anywhere where you can go up or down, left or right, and forward or backwards.

1. ↑ "Comprehensive List of Algebra Symbols". Math Vault. 2020-03-25. Retrieved 2020-09-06.
2. ↑ Weisstein, Eric W. "Cross Product". mathworld.wolfram.com. Retrieved 2020-09-06.
3. ↑ "Cross Product". www.mathsisfun.com. Retrieved 2020-09-06.