How is the orthogonal projection of a point onto a plane characterised?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D. lies in and is parallel to a normal vector of

  1. Step 1: The projection is the foot of the perpendicular from to the plane. Step 2. So and is along the normal. Answer: foot of the perpendicular. Why not the others: is not in the plane, and is the nearest point, not the farthest.

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