Practice Repeated Eigenvalues and Geometric Multiplicity - 33.10 | 33. Diagonalization | Mathematics (Civil Engineering -1)
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Question 1

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What is algebraic multiplicity?

💡 Hint: Think about how many times you can factor the polynomial.

Question 2

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If a matrix has a repeated eigenvalue, how can you check if it is diagonalizable?

💡 Hint: Check the linear independence of the eigenvectors.

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Question 1

What defines the algebraic multiplicity of an eigenvalue?

  • The number of linearly independent eigenvectors
  • The number of times an eigenvalue appears in the characteristic polynomial
  • The dimension of the eigenspace

💡 Hint: Think about the factors of the polynomial.

Question 2

True or False: A matrix with repeated eigenvalues is always diagonalizable.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider an example to check this.

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Question 1

Create a 3x3 matrix with one eigenvalue of multiplicity 3. Show its algebraic and geometric multiplicity and check if it's diagonalizable.

💡 Hint: Start with the characteristic polynomial to find AM.

Question 2

Construct a matrix that is diagonalizable with two distinct eigenvalues, and verify its multiplicities.

💡 Hint: Choose a simple diagonal matrix to illustrate diagonalizability.

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