Math Problem Statement
take a mastrix and check whether its diagonalisable
Solution
To check whether a matrix is diagonalizable, follow these steps:
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Define the Matrix: Provide the matrix you want to check for diagonalizability.
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Find Eigenvalues:
- Compute the eigenvalues of the matrix by solving the characteristic equation , where are the eigenvalues.
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Find Eigenvectors:
- For each eigenvalue, find the corresponding eigenvector(s) by solving .
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Check Geometric and Algebraic Multiplicities:
- The algebraic multiplicity of an eigenvalue is the number of times it appears as a root of the characteristic equation.
- The geometric multiplicity of an eigenvalue is the dimension of its eigenspace (the number of independent eigenvectors associated with it).
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Conclusion:
- A matrix is diagonalizable if, for every eigenvalue, the geometric multiplicity equals the algebraic multiplicity.
- Alternatively, if the sum of the dimensions of the eigenspaces equals the size of the matrix (i.e., there are linearly independent eigenvectors for an matrix), then the matrix is diagonalizable.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Linear Algebra
Matrix Theory
Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors
Diagonalization
Formulas
Characteristic Equation: det(A - λI) = 0
Eigenvector Equation: (A - λI)x = 0
Theorems
Diagonalization Theorem: A matrix is diagonalizable if it has n linearly independent eigenvectors for an n x n matrix.
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate Level (First Year)
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