Practice Linear Independence And Dependence (26.5) - Vector Spaces - Mathematics (Civil Engineering -1)
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Linear Independence and Dependence

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Question 1 Easy

Determine if the vectors v₁ = (1, 2) and v₂ = (-2, -4) are linearly independent.

💡 Hint: Look for a scalar multiple.

Question 2 Easy

Are the vectors v₁ = (0, 1) and v₂ = (1, 0) independent?

💡 Hint: Think about their directions.

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Question 1

What does it mean for a set of vectors to be linearly independent?

They can be expressed in terms of one another
They cannot express the zero vector unless all coefficients are zero
They always lie on the same line

💡 Hint: Think about how combinations of coefficients work.

Question 2

True or False: If one vector in a set can be expressed as a linear combination of the others, the set is linearly independent.

True
False

💡 Hint: Review the definitions of dependence and independence.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given the vectors (1,2,3), (2,4,6), and (3,6,9), demonstrate whether they are linearly independent or dependent. Prove your answer mathematically.

💡 Hint: Get the system of equations formed by their linear combination equating to zero.

Challenge 2 Hard

Take the vectors (1,0,0), (0,1,0), and (0,0,1). Show they span R³ and are independent.

💡 Hint: Try forming the identity matrix with these as columns.

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