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Quick questions on Vector projection: scalar projection and vector projection of one vector onto another

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What is scalar projection?
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The scalar projection of a\mathbf{a} onto b\mathbf{b} is the signed length of that shadow (the length OFOF, with a sign):
What is vector projection?
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The vector projection of a\mathbf{a} onto b\mathbf{b} is the shadow as an actual vector (the arrow OF→\overrightarrow{OF}):

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