Math Problem Statement

Suppose matrix M represents the transformation S • T, where [T] and [S] are unknown 2x2 matrices. Part (a) asks for an example of [T] and [S] such that [S] is not the identity matrix. Part (b) involves determining transformations like rotation, reflections, and a combined transformation using the results from part (a).

Solution

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Part (a)

  • Matrix Representation: The transformation STS \cdot T is represented by a 2×22 \times 2 matrix, where the unknowns are marked as "?" in matrix SS.

We need to:

  1. Provide an example for [T][T] and [S][S], ensuring that [S][S] is not the identity matrix.

Part (b)

The question refers to:

  1. Rπ2:R2R2R_{\frac{\pi}{2}}: \mathbb{R}^2 \to \mathbb{R}^2: Counterclockwise rotation by π2\frac{\pi}{2}.
  2. S0S_0: Reflection of SS in the xx-axis.
  3. S1S_1: Reflection of SS in the line y=xy = x.

The tasks involve:

  1. Finding S0S_0, S1S_1, and Rπ2S0R_{\frac{\pi}{2}} \cdot S_0, using the results of (a).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Matrix Transformations
Linear Algebra
Rotations and Reflections

Formulas

Matrix multiplication: [M] = [S] • [T]
Rotation matrix: R(θ) = [[cos(θ), -sin(θ)], [sin(θ), cos(θ)]]
Reflection matrix (x-axis): [[1, 0], [0, -1]]
Reflection matrix (y=x): [[0, 1], [1, 0]]

Theorems

Properties of Linear Transformations
Matrix Representation of Rotations and Reflections

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate (First-Year Linear Algebra)