u=(1,1,0,2),v=(−1,0,3,4). Determine two perpendicular vectors a and b such that a is parallel to v and u=a+b

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2022-08-17

u = ( 1 , 1 , 0 , 2 ) , v = ( 1 , 0 , 3 , 4 ). Determine two perpendicular vectors a and b such that a is parallel to v and u=a+b
How can I solve this kind of problem? I tried testing with its cross product and trying to get ( u × v ) a = 0. But I think that's not correct.

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Hamza Conrad

Hamza Conrad

Beginner2022-08-18Added 20 answers

We have
a = k v = ( k , 0 , 3 k , 4 k )
b = u a = ( 1 + k , 1 , 3 k , 2 4 k )
and
a b = ( 1 + k ) ( k ) + ( 3 k ) ( 3 k ) + ( 2 4 k ) ( 4 k ) = 0
from which we can find k.
janine83fz

janine83fz

Beginner2022-08-19Added 2 answers

Note u is in the linear span of the orthogonal Hamel basis B := { v , w } where
w = ( v v ) u ( u v ) v = 26 , 26 , 0 , 52 7 , 0 , 21 , 28 = 33 , 26 , 21 , 24
u = u v v v v + u w w w w
The rest is direct calculation where u u = 6, u v = 7, v v = 26, u w = 156 49 = 107, w w = 26 2 6 1274 = 2782
u = 7 26 1 , 0 , 3 , 4 + 107 2782 33 , 26 , 21 , 24
a = 7 26 1 , 0 , 3 , 4 b = 1 26 33 , 26 , 21 , 24

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