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matrix.crossproduct - Function



Package utility
Module mathematics
Tool matrix


vector cross-product


Synopsis
crossproduct(v1, v2)


Arguments

v1   The first 3D vector (Input)
v2   The second 3D vector (Input)


Returns
vector


Description
Returns a vector which is the cross-product (or outer product) of two 3D input vectors. The output vector is perpendicular to the plane of the two input vectors.



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