what is the angle between p×q and q×p
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p×q=pqsin(@) n^
q×p=-pqsin(@) n^
now you think that angle between these two vectors will be 270°, since Sin(@) =-Sin(@) at 270°. But it is wrong the actual concept behind this is AT WHAT ANGLE THE VECTORS SHOULD BE IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION. Because this is cross product it is a vector and direction is necessary.
so concluding that
p×q=-q×p
since since direction is opposite hence the angle between the vectors is 180°.
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