5. Let V be a vector space over C and let T : V →V be a linear transformation. (a) Give the definition of an eigenvector of T and the definition of an eigenvalue of T. 2 (b) If u, w E V are eigenvectors for V with eigenvalues d and µ respectively such that A + µ, prove that u+ w is not an eigenvector of T. (c) For all y E C, prove that Vy = {u € V : T(u) = yu} is a subspace of V.

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5. Let V be a vector space over C and let T : V →V be a linear transformation.
(a) Give the definition of an eigenvector of T and the definition of an eigenvalue of T.
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(b) If u, w E V are eigenvectors for V with eigenvalues d and µ respectively such that A + µ,
prove that u+ w is not an eigenvector of T.
(c) For all y E C, prove that
Vy = {u € V : T(u) = yu}
is a subspace of V.
(d) If y E C and Vy = {0}, is y an eigenvalue of T? Justify your answer.
(e) If the characteristic polynomial of T is
Pr(t) = (t – 1)(t – 3)(t+ i)(t – i)
find the minimum polynomial of T. Explain your answer carefully.
Transcribed Image Text:5. Let V be a vector space over C and let T : V →V be a linear transformation. (a) Give the definition of an eigenvector of T and the definition of an eigenvalue of T. 2 (b) If u, w E V are eigenvectors for V with eigenvalues d and µ respectively such that A + µ, prove that u+ w is not an eigenvector of T. (c) For all y E C, prove that Vy = {u € V : T(u) = yu} is a subspace of V. (d) If y E C and Vy = {0}, is y an eigenvalue of T? Justify your answer. (e) If the characteristic polynomial of T is Pr(t) = (t – 1)(t – 3)(t+ i)(t – i) find the minimum polynomial of T. Explain your answer carefully.
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