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Description

(In RPN mode)

 

  

Defines the beginning of the cross–product routine.

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Calculates (YW ZV), which is the X component.

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Calculates (ZU – WX), which is the Y component.

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

  

Stores (XV YU), which is the Z component.

  

 

  

Stores X component.

  

 

  

Stores Y component.

  

Goes to R001 to input vectors

Checksum and length: 838D 72

Example:

Calculate the cross product of two vectors, v1=2i+5j+4k and v2=i-2j+3k

17-12Miscellaneous Programs and Equations