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The instructions and problems for test 2 of math 205a, a college-level matrix algebra course. Students are required to find eigenvalues and eigenvectors, determine if matrices are invertible or diagonalizable, and perform various vector operations. The document also includes problems on finding determinants and the dimensions of subspaces.
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. Find all the eigenvalues of^ C.
(b) Is ~u an eigenvector of A^2? If so, find the corresponding eigenvalue. If not, explain why not.
(a) Find a basis and the dimension of W.
(b) Find a basis and the dimension of W ⊥^ (the orthogonal complement of W ).
(c) Give a geometric description of W and W ⊥.
(a) Find det 3B.
(b) Find det A^3. Is A^3 an invertible matrix? Explain.
(c) What is the largest possible rank of B? What is the smallest possible dimension of Nul B? Provide explanations for your answers.