If A = 4i − 3k and B = −2i + 2j − k, find the scalar projection of A on B, the scalar projection of B on A, and the cosine of the angle between A and B.

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If A = 4i − 3k and B = −2i + 2j − k, find the scalar projection of A on B, the scalar projection of B on A, and the cosine of the angle between A and B.

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