Practice Diagonalizability and Basis of Eigenvectors - 32.12 | 32. Basis of Eigenvectors | Mathematics (Civil Engineering -1)
K12 Students

Academics

AI-Powered learning for Grades 8–12, aligned with major Indian and international curricula.

Professionals

Professional Courses

Industry-relevant training in Business, Technology, and Design to help professionals and graduates upskill for real-world careers.

Games

Interactive Games

Fun, engaging games to boost memory, math fluency, typing speed, and English skills—perfect for learners of all ages.

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

Define diagonalizability in your own words.

💡 Hint: Consider the form A = PDP⁻¹.

Question 2

Easy

What is an eigenvalue?

💡 Hint: Think about how it relates to eigenvectors in the equation Av = λv.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the main condition for a matrix to be diagonalizable?

  • It has at least one eigenvalue.
  • It has n linearly independent eigenvectors.
  • It has distinct eigenvalues.
  • None of the above.

💡 Hint: Think about how many vectors are needed to span the space.

Question 2

True or False: All symmetric matrices are diagonalizable.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the properties of symmetric matrices.

Solve 2 more questions and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given a 3x3 matrix with eigenvalues 2 (multiplicity 2) and 3 (multiplicity 1), explain whether it can be diagonalized and justify your answer.

💡 Hint: Explore geometric vs algebraic multiplicity.

Question 2

Demonstrate the process of diagonalization for a symmetric matrix with eigenvalues 4, 5, and 6. Calculate P and D, showing all steps.

💡 Hint: Use the characteristics of symmetric matrices.

Challenge and get performance evaluation