Question

Lorentz force is based on,

(a) Dot product

(b) Cross product

(c) Both dot and cross product

(d) Independent of both

I got this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.

My doubt stems from Dot and Cross Product topic in division Vector Analysis and Applications of Electromagnetic Theory

Answer 1

Correct choice is (b) Cross product

To explain I would say: Lorentz force is given by, F = q (v x B).Thus cross product is the answer.