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Practice Questions
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Question 1
Easy
What is the purpose of the Power Method in numerical computations?
💡 Hint: Think about what 'dominant' means in this context.
Question 2
Easy
Name one advantage of using the QR Algorithm.
💡 Hint: Consider the difference between finding just one eigenvalue versus all of them.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the main purpose of the Power Method?
- To find all eigenvalues
- To find the dominant eigenvalue
- To determine the matrix trace
💡 Hint: Remember what 'dominant' refers to in a matrix context.
Question 2
The QR algorithm is best used for which of the following?
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Think about the breadth of eigenvalue extraction.
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Challenge Problems
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Question 1
Given a large sparse matrix from a FEM model, explain how you would approach using the Power Method to estimate an eigenvalue, detailing each step.
💡 Hint: Focus on the normalization process and how it stabilizes.
Question 2
How would the choice of the initial vector in the Power Method affect the outcome? Provide an example in civil engineering contexts.
💡 Hint: Consider cases where poor choices of vectors led to inefficiency or inaccuracies.
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