⚙️ap physics c: mechanics review

Cross product

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A vector operation between two vectors A and B that results in a vector quantity with magnitude AB sin θ, perpendicular to both original vectors and normal to the plane they define.

AP course connection

Topic 5.3: 5.3 Torque

Unit 5