Solution 11742: Dot and Cross Product Vector Calculations Using the TI-83 Family, TI-84 Plus Family and TI-Nspire™ Handheld in TI-84 Plus Mode.
How do I perform dot and cross product vector calculations using the TI-83 family, TI-84 Plus and TI-Nspire handheld in TI-84 Plus Mode?
The TI-83 family, TI-84 Plus family and TI-Nspire handheld in TI-84 Plus mode do not have the ability to perform dot and cross products of vectors. However, there may be a program or application (app) available that can add this functionality to these devices.
There are many third-party websites that provide programs for the TI-83 family, TI-84 Plus family and TI-Nspire handheld in TI-84 Plus mode. Performing an Internet search can provide numerous websites. For example, to try and locate a program for dot and cross product, try searching the Internet for "TI-83 Plus +dot and cross product". Since the TI-83 family and TI-84 Plus family calculators are 100% compatible, TI-83 family programs can be transferred to, and should work with, a TI-84 Plus family calculator.
For instructions and other information for each program, the download for the program should also come with a "readme.txt" or "info.txt" file. This text file will have a description on what function the program performs, directions to run the program, contact information for its developer(s) and other various information about the program.
Please Note: Since third-party programs and apps have not been tested on the TI-83 family, TI-84 Plus family and TI-Nspire handheld in TI-84 Plus mode, use caution when transferring and running these programs on the handheld.
Please see the TI-83 Plus Family and TI-84 Plus Family guidebooks for additional information.
TI-Nspire handheld in TI-84 Plus mode users may refer to the TI-84 Plus family guidebook.