23.15 - Orthogonality and Linear Independence
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Practice Questions
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Define orthogonality in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about the geometric interpretation of two lines.
Are the vectors [1, 2] and [-2, 1] orthogonal? Justify your answer.
💡 Hint: Calculate the dot product to check.
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What does it mean for two vectors to be orthogonal?
💡 Hint: Think about the geometric relationship between the vectors.
Is it true or false? Orthogonal vectors cannot be linearly dependent.
💡 Hint: Consider the properties of independence!
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Given the vectors A = [3, -4], B = [4, 2], and C = [0, 0], determine if they are linearly independent. Provide a justification.
💡 Hint: Calculate dot products and assess the coefficients.
In a mechanical system, explain how having linearly dependent vectors can impact the solution to structural analysis problems.
💡 Hint: Consider the equations in equilibrium and how they relate to the forces in the structure.
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