Practice Cayley-Hamilton Theorem - 21.12 | 21. Linear Algebra | Mathematics (Civil Engineering -1)
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21.12 - Cayley-Hamilton Theorem

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Question 1

Easy

Define the Cayley-Hamilton theorem.

💡 Hint: What does every square matrix do with its characteristic polynomial?

Question 2

Easy

What is the characteristic polynomial for a 2x2 matrix?

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between determinants and eigenvalues.

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Question 1

What does the Cayley-Hamilton theorem state?

  • Matrices can only satisfy eigenvalues
  • Every square matrix satisfies its own characteristic equation
  • Only diagonal matrices can apply

💡 Hint: Think about the fundamental properties defined by characteristic equations.

Question 2

True or False: The Cayley-Hamilton theorem can help simplify the computation of matrix powers.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on how you can express higher terms using previous terms.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

For a matrix C = [[5, 4], [2, 3]], derive its characteristic polynomial and verify the Cayley-Hamilton theorem.

💡 Hint: Begin with calculating the determinant of C - λI first.

Question 2

Given a matrix D = [[0, 1], [-2, -3]], use the Cayley-Hamilton theorem to express D³ in terms of lower powers of D.

💡 Hint: Think about how high powers relate to lower powers plus a constant.

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