Two vectors are given by vec{A} = -4hat{i} + 7hat{j} - 3hat{k} and vec{B} = 8hat{i} - 12hat{j} + 10hat{k}. Evaluate the following quantities. ewline(a) cos^{-1} frac{vec{A} cdot vec{B}}{AB} ewline(b) sin^{-1} frac{vec{A} imes vec{B}}{AB} ewline(c) Which give(s) the angle between the vectors?
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A dot B = (-4)(0) + (7)(12) + (-3)(10) = 84 ** Show more…
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