Eigenvalues of a projection

A matrix PP satisfies P2=PP^2 = P (a projection). What are the only possible eigenvalues of PP?

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  1. Apply P2=PP^2 = P to an eigenvector.
  2. Solve λ2=λ\lambda^2 = \lambda.

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