Practice Orthogonal Basis (for Symmetric Matrices) - 32.8 | 32. Basis of Eigenvectors | Mathematics (Civil Engineering -1)
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Question 1

Easy

What are symmetric matrices?

💡 Hint: Look at the definition of symmetric matrices.

Question 2

Easy

What is an eigenvalue?

💡 Hint: Think about the equation Av = λv.

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Question 1

All eigenvalues of symmetric matrices are:

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the Spectral Theorem.

Question 2

Eigenvectors corresponding to distinct eigenvalues of symmetric matrices are:

  • Scalable
  • Orthogonal
  • Dependent

💡 Hint: Think about the meaning of orthogonality.

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Question 1

Given the symmetric matrix [[1, 2], [2, 1]], find its eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Discuss how the orthogonality of the eigenvectors aids in analysis.

💡 Hint: Use the characteristic polynomial to solve for eigenvalues.

Question 2

Discuss the implications if the eigenvectors of a symmetric 3x3 matrix were not orthogonal. How would it impact structural analyses?

💡 Hint: Think about how overlapping modes would complicate the decoupling of systems.

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