Calculus 8th Edition

Published by Cengage
ISBN 10: 1285740629
ISBN 13: 978-1-28574-062-1

Chapter 12 - Vectors and the Geometry of Space - Review - Concept Check - Page 881: 11

Answer

To find a vector perpendicular to a plane, consider two vectors in that plane that are not parallel. Then take their cross product ; it will be a vector that is perpendicular to the plane.

Work Step by Step

To find a vector perpendicular to a plane, consider two vectors in that plane that are not parallel. Then take their cross product ; it will be a vector that is perpendicular to the plane.
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