Practice Example Problems - 29.8 | 29. Eigenvalues | Mathematics (Civil Engineering -1)
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Question 1

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What is the characteristic equation of a 2x2 matrix?

💡 Hint: Think of how you find eigenvalues.

Question 2

Easy

Define eigenvalue in your own words.

💡 Hint: Consider stretching and direction.

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Question 1

What do we call the equation used to find eigenvalues?

  • Eigenvalue Equation
  • Characteristic Equation
  • Determinant Equation

💡 Hint: It's the equation that helps in finding eigenvalues.

Question 2

Eigenvectors are always parallel to the original vectors.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider eigenvector definitions.

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Question 1

Given a 3x3 matrix A = [[2, 1, 1], [1, 2, 1], [1, 1, 2]], calculate its eigenvalues and eigenvectors.

💡 Hint: Use the characteristic polynomial for step one.

Question 2

Why is it important for the eigenvector matrices corresponding to distinct eigenvalues to be orthogonal in real symmetric matrices?

💡 Hint: Consider how these directions are used in practical applications.

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