Practice Geometric Multiplicity - 29.3.2 | 29. Eigenvalues | Mathematics (Civil Engineering -1)
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Question 1

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Define geometric multiplicity.

💡 Hint: Think about the vectors corresponding to that eigenvalue.

Question 2

Easy

What is algebraic multiplicity?

💡 Hint: Look at the characteristic polynomial.

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Question 1

What defines geometric multiplicity?

💡 Hint: Think about independent vectors corresponding to eigenvalues.

Question 2

True or False: The geometric multiplicity of an eigenvalue is always greater than its algebraic multiplicity.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Check the definitions of both multiplicities.

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Question 1

A 3x3 matrix has an eigenvalue λ = 4 that appears twice in its characteristic polynomial. Determine the possible geometric multiplicities and discuss von implications on diagonalization.

💡 Hint: Think about the definitions of multiplicities in regards to independence.

Question 2

Consider the matrix A = [[1, 1], [0, 1]]. Calculate the eigenvalues, their multiplicities and determine if A is diagonalizable.

💡 Hint: Calculate the characteristic polynomial and confirm the case.

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