Practice Properties of Eigenvectors - 30.4 | 30. Eigenvectors | Mathematics (Civil Engineering -1)
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Question 1

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What happens to an eigenvector if it is multiplied by a scalar?

💡 Hint: Think about if it stretches or shrinks.

Question 2

Easy

If a matrix has 3 distinct eigenvalues, how many linearly independent eigenvectors will it have?

💡 Hint: Remember the definition of distinct eigenvalues.

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Question 1

What does it mean if eigenvectors are linearly independent?

💡 Hint: Recall the definition of linear independence.

Question 2

True or False: All eigenvectors of symmetric matrices are complex.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the properties of symmetric matrices.

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Question 1

Given a 3x3 real symmetric matrix, prove that its eigenvectors corresponding to distinct eigenvalues are orthogonal.

💡 Hint: Apply the eigenvalue equation and manipulate using the symmetry property.

Question 2

Consider a 4x4 matrix that has 4 distinct eigenvalues. How would you go about finding its eigenvectors? Discuss the method and implications for usage in scenarios such as structural analysis.

💡 Hint: Remember to check for linear independence.

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