In general
the projection of U onto V is:
(U dot V)/|V|
= (4,2)dot(1,-2)/|V|
= (4-4)/√5
= 0/√5
= 0
makes sense, since the 2 vectors are orthogonal, that is, they form a 90° angle with each other
(their dot product is zero)
Project U onto V. U=(4,2) V=(1,-2)
?? Is there a formula for this?
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Thanks Reiny!!