Practice Orthogonality and Gram-Schmidt Process - 21.9 | 21. Linear Algebra | Mathematics (Civil Engineering -1)
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21.9 - Orthogonality and Gram-Schmidt Process

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define orthogonal vectors.

💡 Hint: Think about the geometric interpretation and the dot product.

Question 2

Easy

What is the first step in the Gram-Schmidt process?

💡 Hint: Consider what normalization means for a vector.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What defines two vectors as orthogonal?

  • They are parallel
  • Their lengths are equal
  • Their dot product is zero

💡 Hint: Focus on the geometric interpretation.

Question 2

True or False: Orthonormal vectors can have lengths greater than one.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the definition of unit vectors.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given the set of vectors A = {(1, 2, 0), (2, 1, 0)}, apply the Gram-Schmidt process and find an orthonormal basis.

💡 Hint: Start by calculating the lengths and projections carefully.

Question 2

Explain how the concepts of orthogonality and the Gram-Schmidt process enhance numerical solutions in engineering fields.

💡 Hint: Consider examples of calculations in structural analysis.

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