DotProd Explorer

Topic

Linear Algebra

Undegraduate

About

Explore the intricacies of dot products with DotProd Explorer. This educational app offers interactive challenges designed to elucidate dot product calculation in vectors. Engage with intuitive exercises to grasp fundamental concept in vector algebra. Access this app anytime for free—no membership needed. As a web-based, online app, it’s easy to get started directly from your browser or phone.

Added: 22 January 2024

Last Updated:21 October 2024

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Welcome to DotProd Explorer, your interactive guide to mastering dot products in vectors. Follow these simple steps to make the most of this educational tool.

Start a New Problem

Click the "New Problem" button to generate a set of random vectors and dot product of these vectors.
Six of the spaces will be filled with random values. Your task is to use the dot product for the remaining space.

Find the uknown value

Using your knowledge of dot products, calculate the the remaining space using dot product.
Enter your answer in the provided space and click the "Check my answer" button.

Check Your Answer

If your answer is correct, a message will confirm your success.
If your answer is incorrect, you can review your calculations and try again.

Reveal Correct Answer

If you're stuck, click the "Show the right answer" link to see the correct dot product.
Use this as a learning opportunity to understand the correct calculation.

Repeat or Start a New Problem

Repeat the process "New problem" to start a fresh set of random vectors and continue practicing.

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