Cross Product In Vectors - HP 35s User Manual

Cross Product in Vectors

Here is an example showing how to use the program function to calculate the cross
product.
Cross product:
v
where
v = X i + Y j + Z k
1
and
v =U i + V j + W k
2
Program Lines:
(In RPN mode)
  
  
  
  
  
Checksum and length: D82E 15
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Checksum and length: B6AF 24
v = (YW – ZV )i + (ZU – XW)j + (XV – YU)k
1 2
Defines the beginning of the rectangular input/display
routine.
Displays or accepts input of X.
Displays or accepts input of Y.
Displays or accepts input of Z.
Goes to R001 to input vectors
Defines the beginning of the vector–enter routine.
Copies values in X, Y and Z to U, V and W
respectively.
Goes to R001 to input vectors
Miscellaneous Programs and Equations
Description
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