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    Finding the Orthonormal Basis for a Given Subspace W

    Homework Statement Find the orthogonal projection of the given vector on the given subspace W of the inner product space V? V=R3, u = (2,1,3), and W = {(x,y,z): x + 3y - 2z = 0} I don't understand how to find the orthonormal basis for W? Homework Equations I don't understand how to...
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    Graduate Optimizing Work: Finding the Minimum Path in Non-Conservative Vector Fields

    I was wondering, if you have a non-conservative vector field (so that the line integral of each path from point A to point B isn't the same) that represents some sort of force, then is there a method to find the path that requires the least amount of work from a designated point A to point B...
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    • Forum: Calculus