Scalar Component Perpendicular to a Vector

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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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