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The vectors $\mathbf{P}$ and $\mathbf{Q}$ are two adjacent sides of a parallelogram. Determine the area of the parallelogram when $(a) \mathbf{P}=-8 \mathbf{i}+4 \mathbf{j}-4 \mathbf{k}$ and $\mathbf{Q}=3 \mathbf{i}+3 \mathbf{j}+6 \mathbf{k},(b) \mathbf{P}=7 \mathbf{i}-6 \mathbf{j}-3 \mathbf{k}$ and $\mathbf{Q}=-3 \mathbf{i}+6 \mathbf{j}-2 \mathbf{k}$

The vectors $\mathbf{P}$ and $\mathbf{Q}$ are two adjacent sides of a parallelogram.
Determine the area of the parallelogram when $(a) \mathbf{P}=-8 \mathbf{i}+4 \mathbf{j}-4 \mathbf{k}$
and $\mathbf{Q}=3 \mathbf{i}+3 \mathbf{j}+6 \mathbf{k},(b) \mathbf{P}=7 \mathbf{i}-6 \mathbf{j}-3 \mathbf{k}$ and $\mathbf{Q}=-3 \mathbf{i}+6 \mathbf{j}-2 \mathbf{k}$

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Key Concepts

Cross Product

The cross product is an operation on two three-dimensional vectors that results in a new vector perpendicular to the plane containing the original vectors. Its magnitude is equal to the product of the magnitudes of the two vectors and the sine of the angle between them, making it a useful tool for calculating areas and determining perpendicular directions.

Area of a Parallelogram

The area of a parallelogram formed by two adjacent vectors is given by the magnitude of their cross product. This is because the cross product's magnitude represents the area of the parallelogram when the vectors are placed tail-to-tail.

Magnitude of a Vector

The magnitude of a vector, often computed as the square root of the sum of the squares of its components, represents the length or size of the vector. This concept is essential for calculating both the cross product (for its area interpretation) and for many applications involving distances and lengths in geometry and physics.

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