32.1 - Eigenvectors and Eigenspaces
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Define what an eigenvector is.
💡 Hint: Think about how it relates to matrices and transformations.
What does the eigenspace correspond to?
💡 Hint: Remember this definition involves the concept of null spaces.
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What is an eigenvector?
💡 Hint: Think of the relationship between the vector v and the transformation A.
An eigenvalue can have multiple corresponding eigenvectors. True or False?
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of eigenspaces.
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Given the matrix A = [[2, -1], [1, 1]], find its eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Discuss the implications of your results on the matrix's diagonalizability.
💡 Hint: Focus on the steps to derive the characteristic polynomial and the eigenvectors from there.
Explore a 3x3 matrix with one eigenvalue repeated three times but only one linearly independent eigenvector. How would you illustrate this with an example, and what does it signify?
💡 Hint: Remember to check both the characteristic polynomial and null space.
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