Let T be a linear operator on a finite dimensional space V and c is an...
Let T be a linear operator on a finite dimensional space V and c is any scalar. Then
we need to find the valid condition for which c is characteristic value of T.
Let c be a characteristic value of 7, then there exist a non-zero vector x ∈ V such that
T(x) = cx.
or equivalently (T - cl)x = 0.
Since x ≠ 0, Therefore, T - cl = 0
Taking the determinant on both sides, we get det(T- cl) = 0.
which shows that T - cl is singular.
Thus, if c is a characteristic value of T. Then T- cl is singular.
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Let T be a linear operator on a finite dimensional space V and c is an...
Explanation:
To determine whether a scalar value c is a characteristic value (or eigenvalue) of a linear operator T on a finite-dimensional space V, we need to consider the operator (T - cl), where l is the identity operator.
Definition:
A scalar value c is a characteristic value of T if there exists a nonzero vector v in V such that (T - cl)v = 0.
Explanation of options:
a) If (T - cl) is singular, it means that there exists a nonzero vector v such that (T - cl)v = 0. This satisfies the definition of a characteristic value, so option 'a' is correct.
b) If (T - cl) is non-singular, it means that for all vectors v, (T - cl)v ≠ 0. In other words, there is no nonzero vector v that satisfies the definition of a characteristic value. Therefore, option 'b' is incorrect.
c) If (T - cl) is the identity operator, it means that (T - cl)v = v for all vectors v. This implies that c = 0, as the identity operator does not change the vector. Therefore, option 'c' is incorrect.
d) If (T - cl) is the zero operator, it means that (T - cl)v = 0 for all vectors v. This implies that c = 0, as the zero operator maps all vectors to the zero vector. Therefore, option 'd' is incorrect.
Conclusion:
Among the given options, only option 'a' satisfies the definition of a characteristic value. Therefore, the correct answer is option 'a'.