28.7 - Invertible Linear Transformations
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Define an invertible linear transformation.
💡 Hint: Think about the ability to go back to the original state.
What condition must the determinant of a matrix satisfy for the transformation to be invertible?
💡 Hint: Remember what a zero determinant indicates.
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What is required for a linear transformation to be invertible?
💡 Hint: Consider what it means for a matrix to be singular.
True or False: The identity transformation is a type of invertible linear transformation.
💡 Hint: Think about whether you can 'undo' the transformation.
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Given the matrix A = [[2, 3], [1, 4]], calculate \( \text{det}(A) \) and determine if A is invertible. If so, find the inverse matrix.
💡 Hint: Utilize the determinant formula and the matrix inversion method.
Discuss a scenario in civil engineering where understanding invertibility of transformations is critical. Explain the implications of non-invertible transformations in that context.
💡 Hint: Consider the consequences of not being able to retrieve original forces from transformed ones.
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