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Multiplication of a second order tensor with a vector

4.1 - Multiplication of a second order tensor with a vector

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Question 1 Easy

Define a second order tensor.

💡 Hint: Think of the relationship with matrices.

Question 2 Easy

What is the Kronecker delta function?

💡 Hint: Recall its role in filtering terms during summation.

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Question 1

What does the product of a second order tensor and a vector yield?

A scalar
Another vector
A matrix

💡 Hint: Remember the dimensionality of the result.

Question 2

True or False: The Kronecker delta is used in tensor operations to filter relevant components.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how the delta behaves with equal indices.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given tensor C = [[3, -1], [2, 4]] and vector b = [6, 5], find the resultant vector a and interpret the effect.

💡 Hint: Break down each component operation.

Challenge 2 Hard

Illustrate how the multiplication of a second order tensor is essential in engineering analyses.

💡 Hint: Think about loading conditions or structural bending.

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