Vector projections (resolutes) Scalar resolute (projection) of vector a onto vector b Vector resolute (projection) of vector a onto vector b.
Vector resolutes We want to resolve vector a in two components: one parallel to vector b and one perpendicular to vector b.
Scalar resolute of a onto b Vector a has two components: and so that The length of vector is called the scalar resolute (projection) of a onto b.
Vector resolute of a onto b Vector is the vector resolute of a onto b (or in the direction of b.
Vector resolute of a in the direction perpendicular to b Vector is the vector resolute of a in the direction perpendicular to b.
Example 1 Given two vectors Find: The unit vector in the direction of u b) The scalar resolute of v onto u c) The vector resolute of v in the direction of u d) The vector resolute of v in the direction perpendicular to u
Example 1 continued Scalar resolute Vector resolute
Vector resolute of v in the direction perpendicular to u