Computational Methods in Physics I: Lesson 6
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What is the formula used to determine the number of multiplications required to solve an N by N system using Cramer's Rule?

  • N^2(N - 1)!
  • N(N + 1)^2
  • (N + 1)(N - 1)N! (correct)
  • N^3 + N

During which stage of Gaussian elimination is the system transformed into upper triangular form?

  • Backward Substitution
  • Initial Setup
  • Upper Reduction
  • Forward Elimination (correct)

Which of the following statements regarding Cramer's Rule is true?

  • It is efficient for large systems.
  • The method is the only one recommended for variable elimination.
  • It is applicable to non-linear systems.
  • It can be used only when determinants are easily computable. (correct)

What final step must be taken after achieving upper triangular form in the Gaussian elimination process?

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How many multiplications would be needed to solve a 30 by 30 system using Cramer's Rule?

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What is the primary goal of the forward elimination process in solving systems of linear equations?

<p>To eliminate all variables one by one from the equations. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the forward elimination process, which of the following transformations is applied to the coefficients of the variables?

<p>$a_{ij} ightarrow a_{ij} - a_{11} a_{1j}$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the indices i and k in the forward elimination process?

<p>i must always be greater than k during elimination. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When eliminating the variable x1, which equation is used to update the bi value?

<p>$b_i ightarrow b_i - rac{b_1}{a_{11}}$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what point does the process of forward elimination conclude for the variable xn−1?

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What type of matrix representation is shown in the system of equations examples?

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What condition on the determinant indicates a unique solution in a system of equations AX=B?

<p>det(A) ≠ 0 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a system of linear equations that has no solutions?

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If a system of equations has infinite solutions, what can be said about the equations?

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In a system of equations, what does a reduced matrix with one or more zero rows and a corresponding non-zero element in B indicate?

<p>No solution (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding a system of equations with an infinite number of solutions?

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Which of the following expressions does not represent a valid matrix determinant calculation?

<p>$1(2(3) - 1(5))$ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When performing elementary operations on a matrix, what remains unchanged?

<p>The determinant of the matrix (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the form of a matrix provided for the system of equations?

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In which case would a system of linear equations be considered inconsistent?

<p>When the determinant is zero and at least one corresponding B element is non-zero (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which equation pair demonstrates inconsistency in solutions?

<p>$x_1 + 2x_2 = 3$ and $2x_1 + 4x_2 = 5$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of performing an elementary row operation that swaps two rows on the determinant?

<p>The determinant is negated. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Cramer’s Rule in linear equations?

<p>It provides a systematic method to solve linear equations using determinants. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of matrix leads to a determinant equal to zero?

<p>A singular matrix (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For the equations $x_1 + 2x_2 = 3$ and $2x_1 + 4x_2 = 6$, how are the solutions characterized?

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What form does the solution take when the system of equations results in infinite solutions?

<p>A parameterized equation with one variable free (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of $x_3$ after performing backward substitution in Example 1?

<p>1 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What step is taken in forward elimination to eliminate $x_2$ from equation 3 in Example 1?

<p>Subtract eq2 from eq3 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which equation is unchanged during the first step of forward elimination in Example 1?

<p>Equation 1 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Example 2, what is the value of $x_4$ after completing backward substitution?

<p>-3 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of forward elimination in the Gaussian elimination process?

<p>To convert the matrix to an upper triangular form (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During Step 2 of forward elimination in Example 2, what represents the first entry of the transformed matrix?

<p>6 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is calculated first in the backward substitution process?

<p>x_3 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the coefficient matrix modified during forward elimination?

<p>Rows are added or subtracted (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What mathematical operation is primarily used in forward elimination to eliminate variables?

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What system result do we obtain after the forward elimination procedure?

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Flashcards

Gaussian Elimination

A method for solving systems of linear equations by transforming the coefficient matrix into an upper-triangular form using a series of elementary operations.

Forward Elimination

The first step in Gaussian elimination where the system is transformed into an upper-triangular form by eliminating variables below the diagonal.

Backward Substitution

The second step in Gaussian elimination where the system is solved by back-substituting the known values to find the unknown variables starting from the last variable.

Cramer's Rule

A method for solving systems of linear equations by calculating determinants. It becomes computationally expensive for large systems.

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Computational Complexity of Gaussian Elimination

The number of multiplications required to solve an NxN system using Gaussian elimination. It grows exponentially with the size of the system.

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Symmetric Matrix

A square matrix where elements diagonally mirrored are equal. For example: the element at [1,2] is equal to the element at [2, 1] and so on.

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Upper triangular Matrix

A square matrix where all elements below the main diagonal are zero.

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Determinant of a Matrix

A mathematical operation that takes a square matrix as input and produces a single number as output.

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Standard Form of Linear Equation Set

A set of equations that are written in a way that allows for easy representation in matrix form.

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Matrix Form of Linear Equation Set

A set of equations that are written using matrices and vectors, where each row represents an equation and each column represents a variable.

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Inconsistent System of Linear Equations

A system of linear equations having no solution. It is impossible to find values for the variables that satisfy all equations simultaneously.

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System with Infinite Solutions

A system of linear equations having infinitely many solutions. Any value assigned to one variable determines the values of the other variables.

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What is the goal of Forward Elimination?

This is the goal of forward elimination: to create a system of equations where each row represents the equation for a single variable. In other words, the coefficient matrix becomes an upper triangular matrix, with all elements below the diagonal being zero.

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How is Forward Elimination performed?

In each step of forward elimination, a specific variable (xk) is eliminated by performing row operations. These operations are used to make all the coefficients below the leading coefficient (a_kk) in the current row equal to zero. This process effectively eliminates xk from subsequent equations.

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Why we eliminate variables in a specific order ?

The choice of which variable to eliminate first is arbitrary. The process can start with any variable, and the order of elimination doesn't affect the final solution. However, choosing a suitable pivot element (the leading coefficient in the current row) can sometimes simplify calculations.

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What is the result of forward elimination?

Forward elimination transforms the original system of equations into an equivalent system that is easier to solve using back substitution. The transformed system has the same solution as the original one.

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Naive Gaussian Elimination

A method for solving systems of linear equations, where the coefficient matrix is transformed into an upper-triangular form using elementary operations. It involves two phases: Forward Elimination and Backward Substitution.

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Elementary Row Operations

The process of using elementary operations to transform a system of equations into an equivalent but easier-to-solve form.

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Scaling a Row

A transformation that multiplies a row of a matrix by a non-zero constant. The constant is called the 'scaling factor'.

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Adding a Multiple of One Row to Another

A transformation that adds a multiple of one row to another row. This can be used to eliminate variables.

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Swapping Two Rows

A transformation that swaps two rows of a matrix. This can be used to rearrange equations to make them easier to work with.

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Pivot Elements

The diagonal elements of an upper triangular matrix. These are used as 'pivot' elements in the elimination process.

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Pivot Equation

The equation used as a basis for eliminating variables in subsequent equations.

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Unique Solution

A system of linear equations has a unique solution if the determinant of the coefficient matrix is non-zero, and the reduced matrix has no zero rows.

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No Solution

A system of linear equations has no solution if the determinant of the coefficient matrix is zero, the reduced matrix has one or more zero rows, and the corresponding B elements are non-zero.

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Infinite Solutions

A system of linear equations has infinitely many solutions if the determinant of the coefficient matrix is zero, the reduced matrix has one or more zero rows, and the corresponding B elements are zero.

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Determinant

The determinant of a matrix represents a scalar value that provides information about the matrix's properties. It helps determine if a system of equations has a unique solution, no solution, or infinite solutions.

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Determinant Invariance

Elementary operations like row swaps, scaling, and row addition do not change the determinant of a matrix.

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Study Notes

Computational Methods in Physics I: PHY405 - Lesson 6

  • Topic: Solution of Systems of Linear Equations using Gauss Elimination Methods.
  • Textbook Chapter: 9
  • Review of Matrices: Determinants are only defined for square matrices.
  • Example Determinant Calculation: A specific 3x3 matrix example demonstrates a determinant calculation.
  • Systems of Linear Equations: Systems of equations can be represented in standard form or matrix form. Examples are given in both forms.
  • Solutions to Linear Equations: Systems of equations can have a unique solution, infinitely many solutions, or no solution. Examples are provided to illustrate each scenario. Inconsistent examples are offered.
  • Gaussian Elimination: This method transforms an original set of equations into an upper or lower triangular form while preserving the solution.
  • Example 1 (Forward Elimination): This example clarifies the steps involved in transforming linear equations into an upper triangular form. Numerical examples are given.
  • Example 2 (Forward Elimination): This example demonstrates a more extensive system of linear equations and its forward-elimination process. The solution process is clearly shown.
  • Backward Substitution: Solving the transformed set of equations begins with determining the value for the last variable, which then helps determine subsequent values. Detailed steps and examples are provided to aid in understanding.
  • Summary of the Forward Elimination: A summary of an example's forward elimination is presented with its final step format.
  • Example 2 (Backward Substitution): A specific illustrative example demonstrates determining variable solutions from the transformed (upper triangular form) set of equations. Specific numerical steps are provided.
  • Determining the Number of Solutions: The determinant's value, in relation to the nature of the reduced matrix, plays a role in determining the number of possible solutions to a system of linear equations. (Unique, no solution, infinite number of solutions).
  • Determinants and Elementary Operations: Elementary operations do not change the determinant value. A concrete example is given.
  • Exercises: Exercises are assigned from Chapter 9. Page 272 is cited as the workbook location.

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This quiz covers the solution of systems of linear equations using Gauss Elimination methods, as detailed in Chapter 9 of the course textbook. Topics include understanding determinants of matrices, different types of solutions for linear systems, and the step-by-step process of Gaussian elimination. Various examples are provided to clarify these concepts.

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