Practice Orthogonality and Linear Independence - 23.15 | 23. Linear Independence | Mathematics (Civil Engineering -1)
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Question 1

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Define orthogonality in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about the geometric interpretation of two lines.

Question 2

Easy

Are the vectors [1, 2] and [-2, 1] orthogonal? Justify your answer.

💡 Hint: Calculate the dot product to check.

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Question 1

What does it mean for two vectors to be orthogonal?

  • They have the same direction
  • Their dot product is zero
  • They are linearly dependent

💡 Hint: Think about the geometric relationship between the vectors.

Question 2

Is it true or false? Orthogonal vectors cannot be linearly dependent.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the properties of independence!

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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