Perpendicular Component of a Vector
The component of $$\vec a$$ perpendicular to $$\vec b$$ is:
$$\vec a_\perp=\vec a-\frac{\vec a\cdot\vec b}{|\vec b|^2}\vec b$$
Usage
- Used to separate a vector into parallel and perpendicular components.
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Three Dimensional Geometry
Perpendicular Component of a Vector
Perpendicular Component of a Vector
The component of $$\vec a$$ perpendicular to $$\vec b$$ is:
$$\vec a_\perp=\vec a-\frac{\vec a\cdot\vec b}{|\vec b|^2}\vec b$$
Usage
- Used to separate a vector into parallel and perpendicular components.
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