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k Vector Calculation Commands [OPTN]-[VECT]
u Dim
Function: Returns the dimension of a vector.
Syntax: Dim Vect
Example To determine the dimension of the vector (1 2 3)
K3(VECT)b(CALC)b(Dim)!+( [ )b,c,d
!-( ] )w 3
u CrossP
Function: Returns the cross product of two vectors.
Syntax: CrossP( Vect, Vect [ ) ]
Example To determine the cross product of vector (1 2 3) and vector (4 5 6)
K3(VECT)b(CALC)c(CrossP)!+( [ )b,c,d
!-( ] ),!+( [ )e,f,g!-( ] )w [ – 3, 6, – 3 ]
u DotP
Function: Returns the dot product of two vectors.
Syntax: DotP( Vect, Vect [ ) ]
Example To determine the dot product of vector (1 2 3) and vector (4 5 6)
K3(VECT)b(CALC)d(DotP)!+( [ )b,c,d
!-( ] ),!+( [ )e,f,g!-( ] )w 32
u Norm
Function: Returns the norm of a vector.
Syntax: Norm Vect
Example To determine the norm of the vector (1 2 3)
K3(VECT)b(CALC)e(Norm)!+( [ )b,c,d
!-( ] )w 14
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Using the CAS (Computer Algebra System) Mode
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