Find the Coordinates/Magnitude of projection of two vectors

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The discussion revolves around finding the coordinates and magnitude of the projection of one vector onto another, specifically for the vectors u→=(16,5,2) and v→=(3,−2,−2).

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning

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  • The original poster expresses uncertainty about their approach and questions whether they should consider a different projection from point A to B. They also seek confirmation on their calculations.

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Some participants confirm the correctness of the original poster's first part of the attempt and provide guidance on calculating the magnitude of the projection. There is acknowledgment of the original poster's confusion regarding the term "magnitude of the projection."

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The original poster indicates that they have not encountered this type of problem before, which may contribute to their uncertainty. There is also a mention of assumptions regarding the nature of the question.

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Given two vectors u→=(16,5,2) and v→=(3,−2,−2) find the following:
  1. The coordinates of the projection of u→ on v→
  2. The magnitude of the projection of u→ on v→
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I have never done a question like this before, I was curious did I do it correctly? If not should I instead find the projection from point A to B?
Here's my attempt: (I wrote it out in word to make it easier to read)
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(a) is correct. For (b) you need to work out the magnitude of the vector that is the answer to (a). Square each component, add, then take the square root. The answer will be more than 2.
 
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andrewkirk said:
(a) is correct. For (b) you need to work out the magnitude of the vector that is the answer to (a). Square each component, add, then take the square root. The answer will be more than 2.
Oh wow That's all they want me to do I've been doing that I assumed this was asking me to do something else because it's asking for "Magnitude of the projection". I assumed it was different. Anyways I appreciate it, thanks for pointing that out to me.
 
=√(6)^2 +(-4)^2 +(-4)^2
=√72

Therefore,the magnitude of u ⃗ on v ⃗ is √72

Thanks again =)
 

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