Core concepts
- Vector magnitude and unit vector.
- Dot product and angle relation.
- Cross product and area interpretation.
- Application in work done and moment.
Fast checks
- Dot product zero -> vectors perpendicular.
- Cross product zero -> vectors parallel.
- Use unit vectors to normalize direction quickly.
Common mistakes
- Confusing scalar result (dot) with vector result (cross).
- Sign mistakes in determinant-style cross product expansion.