Practice Diagonal Matrix - 22.5.3 | 22. Rank of a Matrix | Mathematics (Civil Engineering -1)
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Question 1

Easy

Define a diagonal matrix in your own words.

💡 Hint: Consider where the non-zero elements can be located.

Question 2

Easy

If a diagonal matrix has three non-zero elements, what is its rank?

💡 Hint: Remember, rank is about counting non-zero diagonal elements.

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Question 1

What is the rank of the diagonal matrix D = [[3, 0, 0], [0, 4, 0], [0, 0, 0]]?

  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

💡 Hint: Count the non-zero elements on the diagonal.

Question 2

True or False: A zero matrix is considered a diagonal matrix.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the definition of diagonal matrices.

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Question 1

Given the diagonal matrix D = [[7, 0, 0], [0, 5, 0], [0, 0, -3]], calculate the rank and explain your method.

💡 Hint: Refer to how many diagonal entries you see that are non-zero.

Question 2

If you manipulate a diagonal matrix by setting one of its non-zero diagonal entries to zero, how would that change its rank? Provide an example.

💡 Hint: Think about how rank is determined by counting non-zeros.

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