The 2×2 real symmetric matrix A has two distinct eigenvalues λ1 and λ2. (a) If v1 =(a,b) is an eigenvector of A corresponding to the eigenvalue λ1, determine an eigenvector corresponding to λ2,and hence find an orthogonal matrix S such that ST AS=diag(λ1,λ2). (b) Use your result from part (a) to find A. [Your answer will involve λ1,λ2,a, and b.]

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The 2×2 real symmetric matrix A has two distinct eigenvalues λ1 and λ2.

(a) If v1 =(a,b) is an eigenvector of A corresponding to the eigenvalue λ1, determine an eigenvector corresponding to λ2,and hence find an orthogonal matrix S such that ST AS=diag(λ12).

(b) Use your result from part (a) to find A. [Your answer will involve λ12,a, and b.]

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