33.11 - Diagonalization and Matrix Powers
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What does it mean for a matrix to be diagonalizable?
💡 Hint: Think about how diagonal forms simplify matrix operations.
What does a diagonal matrix look like?
💡 Hint: Look for the zeros in non-diagonal positions.
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What is the main advantage of diagonalization in matrix operations?
💡 Hint: Consider how a diagonal matrix behaves differently from a regular matrix.
True or False: All square matrices can be diagonalized.
💡 Hint: Think about the properties of the eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
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Define a 3x3 matrix, diagonalize it if possible, and illustrate how to compute A^n.
💡 Hint: Use the characteristic polynomial to aid in finding eigenvalues.
Given the stiffness matrix K for a structure, analyze how diagonalizing it would impact stability under dynamic loads.
💡 Hint: Consider how the natural frequencies relate to system behavior.
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