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Use cross-product antisymmetry before taking a magnitude

Given ∣a×b∣=4|\mathbf a\times\mathbf b|=4, find the value of ∣(a+2b)×(3a−b)∣|(\mathbf a+2\mathbf b)\times(3\mathbf a-\mathbf b)|.

CJC · Discussion · Question 9

Cross products are antisymmetric, unlike dot products.

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