32.10 - Extended Example: 3×3 Matrix
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What is an eigenvector?
💡 Hint: Think about transformations applied to vectors.
What does the characteristic polynomial help us find?
💡 Hint: Recall the purpose of deriving this polynomial.
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What is the first step in finding the eigenvalues of a matrix?
💡 Hint: Recall the importance of the determinant in linear transformations.
True or False: A matrix is diagonalizable if it has n distinct eigenvalues.
💡 Hint: Consider matrix properties on multiplication and transformations.
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Given the matrix A = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 \\ 0 & 3 \end{bmatrix}, find its eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
💡 Hint: Remember to calculate the determinant first.
Discuss the geometric interpretation of eigenvalues and eigenvectors in a physical system like pendulums.
💡 Hint: Relate eigenvalues to physical properties such as stiffness or mass in vibrations.
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