Vectors
If is directed downwards and is directed towards north, find the direction of .
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1 solution
Use the right-hand rule. Stick your index and middle fingers and your thumb out so that they are perpendicular to each other. Point your index finger in the direction of B (north) and your middle finger in the direction of A (down), and your thumb should point in the direction of B x A, which turns out to be West.