IB skill practice

Use vector projection

Calculate scalar and vector projections and interpret components in a direction.

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 3

Use vector projection - visual coordinate focus

For vectors with \(|\mathbf{b}|=13\) and \(\mathbf{a}\cdot\mathbf{b}=55\), enter the scalar projection of \(\mathbf{a}\) onto \(\mathbf{b}\).

Worked practice: result and interpretation

Calculate the requested result first, then choose the interpretation that follows from it.