Let u=−5i+2j and v=−5i−5j. Decompose u into two vectorsu1 and u2, where u1 is parallel to v and u2 is orthogonal to v. Write your answers in the form ai+bj.
Q. Let u=−5i+2j and v=−5i−5j. Decompose u into two vectors u1 and u2, where u1 is parallel to v and u2 is orthogonal to v. Write your answers in the form ai+bj.
Identify vectors u and v: Identify the vectors u and v.u=−5i+2jv=−5i−5j
Calculate projection of u: Calculate the projection of u onto v to find u1, which is parallel to v. Use the formula: projv(u)=v⋅vu⋅v×v First, find u⋅v: u⋅v=(−5)(−5)+(2)(−5)=25−10=15 Then, find v⋅v: v⋅v=(−5)(−5)+(−5)(−5)=25+25=50 Now, calculate the projection: u0
Calculate u2: Calculate u2, which is orthogonal to v. Use the formula: u2=u−u1u2=(−5i+2j)−(−1.5i−1.5j)=−3.5i+3.5j
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