Why is the residual vector y minus the projection perpendicular to the line spanned by v?
Conditions
- is a nonzero vector.
- The projection is orthogonal.
Reasoning, step by step
- Define the projection .
- Define the residual .
- Recall the property of orthogonal projection: the error vector (residual) is orthogonal to the subspace being projected onto.
- Conclude that , meaning is perpendicular to the line spanned by .
Example
The script states: 'The residual y minus this projection is perpendicular to the line.'
Common misconceptions
- Thinking the residual is parallel to the line.
- Confusing orthogonal projection with parallel projection.
- Believing the residual is zero unless y is already on the line.
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