Practice Geometric Interpretation - 30.5 | 30. Eigenvectors | Mathematics (Civil Engineering -1)
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30.5 - Geometric Interpretation

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does an eigenvector represent in the context of linear transformations?

💡 Hint: Think about how the transformation affects the direction of the vector.

Question 2

Easy

If the eigenvalue is -1, what do we say about the eigenvector?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to a vector when it is transformed by a negative scale.

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Question 1

What does an eigenvector represent in a linear transformation?

  • The direction of scaling
  • The amount of stretch
  • The angle of rotation

💡 Hint: Consider what direction remains unchanged under transformation.

Question 2

If an eigenvalue is greater than 1, what happens to the corresponding eigenvector?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Publicly relate stretch to scale factors.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider a rod modeled with eigenvalues that indicate how it reacts to temperature fluctuations. Discuss how eigenvalues could affect its properties.

💡 Hint: Think about how forces can impact state changes in materials.

Question 2

Analyze a scenario in earthquake engineering where understanding eigenvectors would change design approaches. How do stiffness matrices integrate this knowledge?

💡 Hint: Examine past structures' failures for insights.

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