The orthogonal projection of vector $a$ on vector $b$ is given by:

  • A
    $\frac{(a \cdot b) a}{|a|^2}$
  • B
    $\frac{(a \cdot b) b}{|b|^2}$
  • C
    $\frac{a}{|a|^2}$
  • D
    $\frac{b}{|b|}$

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