Given the two vectors find: i) The vector projection of a in the direction of b ii) The vector rejection of a in the direction perpendicular to b   Please give a detailed answer. What does vector rejection of a in the direction perpendicular to b actually mean?

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Given the two vectors find:

i) The vector projection of a in the direction of b

ii) The vector rejection of a in the direction perpendicular to b

 

Please give a detailed answer. What does vector rejection of a in the direction perpendicular to b actually mean?

d = 8î + 4ĵ – 8k
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b = -î – 2j + k
Transcribed Image Text:d = 8î + 4ĵ – 8k - b = -î – 2j + k
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