Vector Triple Product Formula

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Vector Triple Product Formula

$$\vec a\times(\vec b\times\vec c)=(\vec a\cdot\vec c)\vec b-(\vec a\cdot\vec b)\vec c$$

Terminology

- BAC–CAB rule: Memory rule for the vector triple product.

Usage

- Directly simplifies a cross product containing another cross product.

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