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Projection (linear algebra)

math Maturity 11-13

You can cast a shadow on a wall.

Orthogonal projection.svg
Orthogonal projection.svg
This is like a math trick. It makes a shape look flat. You do it once to find a spot. Doing it again stays in that same spot. It helps us see things in a new way. Can you find a shadow?

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File:Oblique projection.svg
Oblique projection.svg
File:Least squares projection geometry.png
Least squares projection geometry.png
File:Ortho projection.svg
Ortho projection.svg
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