Scalar Component Perpendicular to a Vector
The magnitude of the component of $$\vec a$$ perpendicular to $$\vec b$$ is:
$$a_{\perp}=|\vec a|\sin\theta$$
Usage
- Used when resolving one vector into components parallel and perpendicular to another.
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Scalar Component Perpendicular to a Vector
Scalar Component Perpendicular to a Vector
The magnitude of the component of $$\vec a$$ perpendicular to $$\vec b$$ is:
$$a_{\perp}=|\vec a|\sin\theta$$
Usage
- Used when resolving one vector into components parallel and perpendicular to another.
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