Given
(a)
The scalar triple product
Answer to Problem 1.59P
The scalar triple product
Explanation of Solution
Given that:
Position vector,
Force Vector,
Dimensionless unit vector,
Concept Used: - We know that the scalar triple product
Calculation: So the scalar triple product
(b)
The scalar triple product
Answer to Problem 1.59P
The scalar triple product
Explanation of Solution
Given that:
Position vector,
Force Vector,
Dimensionless unit vector,
Concept Used: - We know that the scalar triple product
Calculation: So the scalar triple product
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