Vector Projection

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Vector Projection

The vector projection of $$\vec a$$ on $$\vec b$$ is:

$$\operatorname{Proj}_{\vec b}\vec a=\frac{\vec a\cdot\vec b}{|\vec b|^2}\vec b$$

Usage

- Used to obtain the component vector of $$\vec a$$ along $$\vec b$$.

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