IB skill practice

Use eigenvalues and eigenvectors in context

Interpret eigenvalues and eigenvectors for transformations and simple dynamic systems.

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 5

Use eigenvalues and eigenvectors in context - eigenvalue relationship item

Case A11. Use the diagonal-matrix panel and calculate the requested eigenvalue, trace, determinant, power, or stability quantity.

Worked practice: result and interpretation

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