Definition:Scalar Projection/Also known as

Scalar Projection: Also known as
The scalar projection of $\mathbf u$ onto $\mathbf v$ is also known as:


 * the scalar component
 * the scalar resolution
 * the scalar resolute

of $\mathbf u$ in the direction of $\mathbf v$.

The notation for $u_{\parallel \mathbf v}$ also varies throughout the literature.

The following forms can sometimes be seen:
 * $u_1$
 * $\norm {\proj_\mathbf v \mathbf u}$