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Linear Transformation

High School

Definition

A function between vector spaces that preserves addition and scalar multiplication.

Formulas

T(\vecu + \vecv) = T(\vecu) + T(\vecv)

Preserves addition

T(c\vecv) = cT(\vecv)

Preserves scalar multiplication

Examples

Example 1

Find the rotation matrix (counterclockwise by θ).

Example 2

Express scaling (2x in x, 3x in y) as a matrix.

Applications

Computer Graphics

Rotation, scaling, translation

Robotics

Coordinate frame transformations

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