Simple Calculus&Vectors Question!

Given vectors a , b and c state whether each of the following results in a scalar, a vector, or is not possible. Justify each response.
a. a • (b × c )
b. (a • b ) × c )
c. (a × c ) + (a • b )
d. (a • c ) + (b • a )
e. (a • b ) + ( c • b )

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Simple Calculus&Vectors Question! 

Given vectors a , b  and c  state whether each of the following results in a scalar, a vector, or is not possible. Justify each response.
a.	a  • (b  × c )
b.	(a  • b ) × c )
c.	(a  × c ) + (a  • b )
d.	(a  • c ) + (b  • a )
e.	(a  • b ) + ( c  • b )

dumbcow · Answer

result of "dot product" is scalar

result of "cross product" is a vector

dumbcow · Answer

adding a scalar and vector is not possible