Practice Example - 33.5 | 33. Diagonalization | Mathematics (Civil Engineering -1)
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Question 1

Easy

What is the characteristic polynomial of the matrix A = [[4, 1], [2, 3]]?

💡 Hint: Use det(A - λI) to derive it.

Question 2

Easy

Define what eigenvalues are in relation to a matrix.

💡 Hint: Think about the effect of a transformation on vectors.

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Question 1

What is the significance of the characteristic polynomial in diagonalization?

  • It provides eigenvalues
  • It gives eigenvectors
  • It's irrelevant

💡 Hint: Think about where eigenvalues come from.

Question 2

True or False: Every matrix can be diagonalized.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the conditions for diagonalizability.

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Question 1

Given the matrix A = [[5, 1], [2, 4]], find its eigenvalues and demonstrate the diagonalization process.

💡 Hint: Follow the characteristic polynomial and eigenvector process.

Question 2

Consider the matrix A = [[3, 2], [4, 1]]. Is it diagonalizable? Justify your answer with calculations.

💡 Hint: Always compare the algebraic and geometric multiplicities.

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