31.12 - Orthogonal Diagonalization of Symmetric Matrices
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What is the Spectral Theorem?
💡 Hint: Think about the properties of symmetric vs. non-symmetric matrices.
Why are the eigenvalues of a symmetric matrix always real?
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of eigenvalues.
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What does the Spectral Theorem state?
💡 Hint: Recall the properties of symmetric matrices.
True or False: All eigenvalues of a symmetric matrix are complex.
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of symmetric matrices.
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Given a symmetric matrix, A = [[2, 1], [1, 2]], find its eigenvalues and eigenvectors to perform orthogonal diagonalization.
💡 Hint: Use the characteristic polynomial to find eigenvalues then compute eigenvectors for diagonalization.
Explain a practical scenario in engineering where finding principal stresses using orthogonal diagonalization would be crucial.
💡 Hint: Think about structural integrity and safety under load conditions.
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