3 - Second order tensors and their representation
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What is a second-order tensor?
💡 Hint: Think of it as a complex form of a vector.
Give an example of a basis tensor.
💡 Hint: What builds the structure of a tensor?
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What type of mathematical object is a second-order tensor?
💡 Hint: Consider how tensors build upon the structure of vectors.
True or False? The representation of a tensor can change while the tensor itself remains the same.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you rotate your viewpoint on an object.
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Given two vectors A and B, define their second-order tensor and its representation in a coordinate system. Then transform it to a new coordinate system after rotating it by 45 degrees.
💡 Hint: Use the formula for the rotation matrix to aid your transformations.
Consider two different second-order tensors T1 and T2. Describe the procedure to multiply them and express the resulting tensor’s components.
💡 Hint: Focus on how the tensor indices interact when multiplied.
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