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Advanced Linear Algebra, Preparatory Exam, Sept 2012

The document is a past exam paper for an advanced linear algebra course consisting of 4 questions. Question 1 asks students to show that a given transformation T may not be linear unless a specific condition is met. Question 2 involves working with bases of polynomial spaces. Question 3 requires finding the kernel, inverse and matrix of a given linear operator. Question 4 proves that a defined transformation T is linear, then calculates the value of T applied to specific functions and uses this to show an identity.

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Advanced Linear Algebra, Preparatory Exam, Sept 2012

The document is a past exam paper for an advanced linear algebra course consisting of 4 questions. Question 1 asks students to show that a given transformation T may not be linear unless a specific condition is met. Question 2 involves working with bases of polynomial spaces. Question 3 requires finding the kernel, inverse and matrix of a given linear operator. Question 4 proves that a defined transformation T is linear, then calculates the value of T applied to specific functions and uses this to show an identity.

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NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED MATHEMATICS

SMA4112: ADVANCED LINEAR ALGEBRA

JANUARY 2013 PREPARATORY EXAMINATION 1:

Time : 3 hours

Candidates should attempt ALL questions.

A1. Show that the transformation

T : M²² → M²² ; T (Ω) = Ωt Ω,

may not be linear unless


Ωt Ω−1 = −Ψt Ψ−1 ,
where M²² are (² × ²) and Ω,Ψ ∈ M²² .

A2. (a) Write down the standard basis B1 in Pα , the space of polynomials of degree eln 2 .
(b) Given the basis B2 = {−1 + 4x, −x + 2x2 , 3 + 3x2 },
(i) Verify that B2 is truly a basis,
(ii) If the polynomial p(x) = a0 +a1 x+a2 x2 , write p(x) in terms of the polynomials
in B2 .
(iii) Let a0 = 0, a1 = −3 and a2 = 5, find (p(x))B2 and check that your answer is
correct.

A3. Given the linear operator T : R3 → R3 defined by

T (x, y, z) = (x + y + z, 2y + z, 2y + 3z)

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(a) Show that ker T = {(0, 0, 0)}.
(b) Show that T is invertible and obtain T −1 (x, y, z).
(c) Find the matrix of transformation for T .

A4. Supppose a transformation is given as


Z b
T : C[a, b] → R; T f = f (x)g(x)dx,
a

where g is a fixed function in C[0, 1], a and b are 0 and 1 respectively.

(a) Prove that T is linear.


0
(b) Let g = 1, a constant function, and neglect limits a and b. Give the value of T ( ff )
(c) Hence using your anser to the preceeding question, show that, if limits a and b
are ignored, then
1 1 h ³ x ´i
T( ) = ln tan + A,
sin x 2 2
where A is a constant.

END OF QUESTION PAPER

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