IB skill practice

Analyse eigenvector geometry

Interpret eigenvectors and eigenvalues as geometric transformations.

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 4

Analyse eigenvector geometry - eigenvector geometry item

Case A7. Use the matrix panel to calculate the requested eigenvalue, line slope, direction, or eigenspace value.

Worked practice: result and interpretation

Calculate the requested result first, then choose the interpretation that follows from it.