Practice Eigenvalue Condition Number and Sensitivity - 29.16 | 29. Eigenvalues | Mathematics (Civil Engineering -1)
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Question 1

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What does the condition number in eigenvalue problems measure?

💡 Hint: Think about how changing a number can affect calculations.

Question 2

Easy

True or False: A low condition number implies that a matrix is sensitive to perturbations.

💡 Hint: Consider what a high or low number indicates.

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Question 1

What does the eigenvalue condition number indicate?

  • A measure of matrix size
  • A measure of sensitivity of eigenvalues
  • A measure of eigenvector count

💡 Hint: Reflect on the definition of sensitivity.

Question 2

True or False: High condition numbers may indicate potential issues in structural stability assessments.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what high sensitivity means for structural integrity.

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Question 1

Given a matrix A with a high condition number, describe the impact of slight numerical errors on eigenvalues.

💡 Hint: Consider previously discussed implications for engineering scenarios.

Question 2

Propose strategies to reduce the effects of eigenvalue drift in practical engineering simulations.

💡 Hint: Think about good computational practices in engineering.

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