Lesson: Scalar Projection Mathematics

In this lesson, we will learn how to find the scalar projection of a vector onto another vector.

Lesson Plan

Students will be able to

find the component of a vector in the direction of another vector when given
- the components of vectors and ,
- the magnitude of vector and the angle between vectors and .

Q1:

Find the component of vector in the direction of , where is the included angle between them.

Q2:

Given that and , determine the component of along .

Q3:

True or False: If the component of a vector in the direction of another vector is zero, then the two are perpendicular.