Practice Complex Eigenvalues and Basis - 32.11 | 32. Basis of Eigenvectors | Mathematics (Civil Engineering -1)
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Question 1

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What are eigenvalues?

💡 Hint: Recall the definition based on the transformation of vectors.

Question 2

Easy

Can complex eigenvalues exist in real matrices?

💡 Hint: Think about matrices with specific structures, like rotations.

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Question 1

What can the eigenvalues of a matrix be?

  • Real numbers only
  • Complex numbers only
  • Both real and complex

💡 Hint: Remember the definitions and properties of eigenvalues.

Question 2

Complex eigenvectors can form a basis over which space?

  • Rn
  • Cn
  • Both Rn and Cn

💡 Hint: Think about the types of values in eigenvectors.

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Question 1

Given a rotation matrix: R = [[cos(θ), -sin(θ)], [sin(θ), cos(θ)]], find the eigenvalues and explain their geometric significance.

💡 Hint: Use the characteristic polynomial and consider the geometric interpretation of eigenvalues.

Question 2

Consider the matrix B = [[0, -1], [1, 0]]. Discuss the implications of its complex eigenvalues in a physical system.

💡 Hint: Relate the oscillatory solutions back to structural responses and stability analysis.

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