Practice Definition of Linear Independence - 23.3 | 23. Linear Independence | Mathematics (Civil Engineering -1)
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Question 1

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Are the vectors [1, 0] and [0, 1] in R² linearly independent?

💡 Hint: Consider their geometric representation.

Question 2

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Determine if the vectors [1, 1] and [1, 2] are linearly independent.

💡 Hint: Look for a solution for coefficients that results in zero.

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Question 1

What does it mean for a set of vectors to be linearly independent?

  • They span the same space.
  • They can be combined to give zero with non-zero solutions.
  • Their linear combination results in zero only with all coefficients being zero.

💡 Hint: Recall the definition given in class.

Question 2

Is the set containing the zero vector linearly dependent?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of the zero vector.

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Question 1

Prove that the vectors (1, 1, 1), (2, 2, 2), (3, 3, 3) are linearly dependent by showing how one vector is a linear combination of the others.

💡 Hint: Set up the equation and solve using coefficient comparison.

Question 2

Given vectors (1, 0) and (a, b) in R², find conditions on a and b for independence.

💡 Hint: Use the determinant condition for independence.

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