Practice Diagonalization of a Matrix - 29.5 | 29. Eigenvalues | Mathematics (Civil Engineering -1)
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Question 1

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What does it mean for a matrix to be diagonalizable?

💡 Hint: Consider what forms the P and D matrices take.

Question 2

Easy

Define eigenvector in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about how vectors behave under matrix multiplication.

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Question 1

What is a diagonalizable matrix?

  • A matrix with all zero eigenvalues
  • A matrix that can be expressed as A = PDP⁻¹
  • A matrix that is only square

💡 Hint: Think about the definition provided earlier.

Question 2

True or False: The diagonal matrix D only contains elements on its diagonal.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the definition of a diagonal matrix.

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Question 1

Given a matrix A = [[4, 1], [1, 4]], find if it is diagonalizable, and if so, compute the diagonalized form.

💡 Hint: Start by finding the characteristic polynomial to determine eigenvalues.

Question 2

If a system of differential equations can be expressed in matrix form as dx/dt = Ax, how would diagonalization of A assist in solving this system?

💡 Hint: Consider how each eigenvalue influences the shape of the solution curve.

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