4.03d Linear transformations 2D: reflection, rotation, enlargement, shear

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OCR MEI FP1 2013 January Q1
5 marks Moderate -0.8
1 Transformation A is represented by matrix \(\mathbf { A } = \left( \begin{array} { l l } 0 & 1 \\ 1 & 0 \end{array} \right)\) and transformation B is represented by matrix \(\mathbf { B } = \left( \begin{array} { l l } 2 & 0 \\ 0 & 3 \end{array} \right)\).
  1. Describe transformations A and B .
  2. Find the matrix for the composite transformation A followed by B .
OCR MEI FP1 2009 June Q9
12 marks Moderate -0.8
9 You are given that \(\mathbf { M } = \left( \begin{array} { l l } 3 & 0 \\ 0 & 2 \end{array} \right) , \mathbf { N } = \left( \begin{array} { l l } 0 & 1 \\ 1 & 0 \end{array} \right)\) and \(\mathbf { Q } = \left( \begin{array} { r r } 0 & - 1 \\ 1 & 0 \end{array} \right)\).
  1. The matrix products \(\mathbf { Q } ( \mathbf { M N } )\) and \(( \mathbf { Q M } ) \mathbf { N }\) are identical. What property of matrix multiplication does this illustrate? Find QMN. \(\mathbf { M } , \mathbf { N }\) and \(\mathbf { Q }\) represent the transformations \(\mathrm { M } , \mathrm { N }\) and Q respectively.
  2. Describe the transformations \(\mathrm { M } , \mathrm { N }\) and Q . \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{fa71f270-53cb-44ba-b3a6-3953fa5c4232-4_668_908_788_621} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Fig. 9}
    \end{figure}
  3. The points \(\mathrm { A } , \mathrm { B }\) and C in the triangle in Fig. 9 are mapped to the points \(\mathrm { A } ^ { \prime } , \mathrm { B } ^ { \prime }\) and \(\mathrm { C } ^ { \prime }\) respectively by the composite transformation N followed by M followed by Q . Draw a diagram showing the image of the triangle after this composite transformation, labelling the image of each point clearly.
OCR MEI FP1 2010 June Q9
14 marks Moderate -0.3
9 The matrices \(\mathbf { P } = \left( \begin{array} { r r } 0 & 1 \\ - 1 & 0 \end{array} \right)\) and \(\mathbf { Q } = \left( \begin{array} { l l } 2 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 \end{array} \right)\) represent transformations \(P\) and \(Q\) respectively.
  1. Describe fully the transformations P and Q . \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{e449d411-aaa9-4167-aa9c-c28d31446d52-4_625_849_470_648} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Fig. 9}
    \end{figure} Fig. 9 shows triangle T with vertices \(\mathrm { A } ( 2,0 ) , \mathrm { B } ( 1,2 )\) and \(\mathrm { C } ( 3,1 )\).
    Triangle T is transformed first by transformation P , then by transformation Q .
  2. Find the single matrix that represents this composite transformation.
  3. This composite transformation maps triangle T onto triangle \(\mathrm { T } ^ { \prime }\), with vertices \(\mathrm { A } ^ { \prime } , \mathrm { B } ^ { \prime }\) and \(\mathrm { C } ^ { \prime }\). Calculate the coordinates of \(\mathrm { A } ^ { \prime } , \mathrm { B } ^ { \prime }\) and \(\mathrm { C } ^ { \prime }\). T' is reflected in the line \(y = - x\) to give a new triangle, T".
  4. Find the matrix \(\mathbf { R }\) that represents reflection in the line \(y = - x\).
  5. A single transformation maps \(\mathrm { T } ^ { \prime \prime }\) onto the original triangle, T . Find the matrix representing this transformation.
OCR MEI FP1 2011 June Q1
5 marks Moderate -0.8
1
  1. Write down the matrix for a rotation of \(90 ^ { \circ }\) anticlockwise about the origin.
  2. Write down the matrix for a reflection in the line \(y = x\).
  3. Find the matrix for the composite transformation of rotation of \(90 ^ { \circ }\) anticlockwise about the origin, followed by a reflection in the line \(y = x\).
  4. What single transformation is equivalent to this composite transformation?
OCR MEI FP1 2012 June Q1
5 marks Moderate -0.8
1 You are given that the matrix \(\left( \begin{array} { r r } - 1 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 \end{array} \right)\) represents a transformation \(A\), and that the matrix \(\left( \begin{array} { r r } 0 & 1 \\ - 1 & 0 \end{array} \right)\) represents a transformation B .
  1. Describe the transformations A and B .
  2. Find the matrix representing the composite transformation consisting of A followed by B .
  3. What single transformation is represented by this matrix?
OCR MEI FP1 2013 June Q9
12 marks Standard +0.3
9
  1. Describe fully the transformation Q , represented by the matrix \(\mathbf { Q }\), where \(\mathbf { Q } = \left( \begin{array} { r l } 0 & 1 \\ - 1 & 0 \end{array} \right)\). The transformation M is represented by the matrix \(\mathbf { M }\), where \(\mathbf { M } = \left( \begin{array} { r r } 0 & - 1 \\ 0 & 1 \end{array} \right)\).
  2. M maps all points on the line \(y = 2\) onto a single point, P. Find the coordinates of P.
  3. M maps all points on the plane onto a single line, \(l\). Find the equation of \(l\).
  4. M maps all points on the line \(n\) onto the point ( - 6 , 6). Find the equation of \(n\).
  5. Show that \(\mathbf { M }\) is singular. Relate this to the transformation it represents.
  6. R is the composite transformation M followed by Q . R maps all points on the plane onto the line \(q\). Find the equation of \(q\).
OCR MEI FP1 2014 June Q2
5 marks Moderate -0.5
2 Fig. 2 shows the unit square, OABC , and its image, \(\mathrm { OA } ^ { \prime } \mathrm { B } ^ { \prime } \mathrm { C } ^ { \prime }\), after undergoing a transformation. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{3df020b0-fb7b-454b-b354-36cc2b8df5f6-2_595_739_571_664} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Fig. 2}
\end{figure}
  1. Write down the matrix \(\mathbf { T }\) representing this transformation. The quadrilateral \(\mathrm { OA } ^ { \prime } \mathrm { B } ^ { \prime } \mathrm { C } ^ { \prime }\) is reflected in the \(x\)-axis to give a new quadrilateral, \(\mathrm { OA } ^ { \prime \prime } \mathrm { B } ^ { \prime \prime } \mathrm { C } ^ { \prime \prime }\).
  2. Write down the matrix representing reflection in the \(x\)-axis.
  3. Find the single matrix that will transform OABC onto \(\mathrm { OA } ^ { \prime \prime } \mathrm { B } ^ { \prime \prime } \mathrm { C } ^ { \prime \prime }\).
OCR MEI FP1 2015 June Q9
12 marks Moderate -0.3
9 The triangle ABC has vertices at \(\mathrm { A } ( 0,0 ) , \mathrm { B } ( 0,2 )\) and \(\mathrm { C } ( 4,1 )\). The matrix \(\left( \begin{array} { r r } 1 & - 2 \\ 3 & 0 \end{array} \right)\) represents a transformation T .
  1. The transformation \(T\) maps triangle \(A B C\) onto triangle \(A ^ { \prime } B ^ { \prime } C ^ { \prime }\). Find the coordinates of \(A ^ { \prime } , B ^ { \prime }\) and \(C ^ { \prime }\). Triangle \(A ^ { \prime } B ^ { \prime } C ^ { \prime }\) is now mapped onto triangle \(A ^ { \prime \prime } B ^ { \prime \prime } C ^ { \prime \prime }\) using the matrix \(\mathbf { M } = \left( \begin{array} { l l } 4 & 0 \\ 0 & 2 \end{array} \right)\).
  2. Describe fully the transformation represented by \(\mathbf { M }\).
  3. Triangle \(\mathrm { A } ^ { \prime \prime } \mathrm { B } ^ { \prime \prime } \mathrm { C } ^ { \prime \prime }\) is now mapped back onto ABC by a single transformation. Find the matrix representing this transformation.
  4. Calculate the area of \(A ^ { \prime \prime } B ^ { \prime \prime } C ^ { \prime \prime }\).
CAIE FP1 2017 November Q11 EITHER
Standard +0.8
  1. The vector \(\mathbf { e }\) is an eigenvector of the matrix \(\mathbf { A }\), with corresponding eigenvalue \(\lambda\), and is also an eigenvector of the matrix \(\mathbf { B }\), with corresponding eigenvalue \(\mu\). Show that \(\mathbf { e }\) is an eigenvector of the matrix \(\mathbf { A B }\) with corresponding eigenvalue \(\lambda \mu\).
  2. Find the eigenvalues and corresponding eigenvectors of the matrix \(\mathbf { A }\), where $$\mathbf { A } = \left( \begin{array} { r r r } 0 & 1 & 3 \\ 3 & 2 & - 3 \\ 1 & 1 & 2 \end{array} \right) .$$
  3. The matrix \(\mathbf { B }\), where $$\mathbf { B } = \left( \begin{array} { r r r } 3 & 6 & 1 \\ 1 & - 2 & - 1 \\ 6 & 6 & - 2 \end{array} \right) ,$$ has eigenvectors \(\left( \begin{array} { r } 1 \\ - 1 \\ 0 \end{array} \right) , \left( \begin{array} { r } 1 \\ - 1 \\ 1 \end{array} \right)\) and \(\left( \begin{array} { l } 1 \\ 0 \\ 1 \end{array} \right)\). Find the eigenvalues of the matrix \(\mathbf { A B }\), and state corresponding eigenvectors.
AQA FP3 2016 June Q4
6 marks Challenging +1.2
4
  1. The curve with Cartesian equation \(\frac { x ^ { 2 } } { c } + \frac { y ^ { 2 } } { d } = 1\) is mapped onto the curve with polar equation \(r = \frac { 10 } { 3 - 2 \cos \theta }\) by a single geometrical transformation. By writing the polar equation as a Cartesian equation in a suitable form, find the values of the constants \(c\) and \(d\).
  2. Hence describe the geometrical transformation referred to in part (a).
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OCR Further Pure Core AS 2018 June Q8
13 marks Standard +0.8
8 The \(2 \times 2\) matrix A represents a transformation T which has the following properties.
  • The image of the point \(( 0,1 )\) is the point \(( 3,4 )\).
  • An object shape whose area is 7 is transformed to an image shape whose area is 35 .
  • T has a line of invariant points.
    1. Find a possible matrix for \(\mathbf { A }\).
The transformation S is represented by the matrix \(\mathbf { B }\) where \(\mathbf { B } = \left( \begin{array} { l l } 3 & 1 \\ 2 & 2 \end{array} \right)\).
  • Find the equation of the line of invariant points of S .
  • Show that any line of the form \(y = x + c\) is an invariant line of S .
  • OCR Further Pure Core AS 2022 June Q6
    11 marks Standard +0.8
    6 The matrix \(\mathbf { A }\) is given by \(\mathbf { A } = \frac { 1 } { 13 } \left( \begin{array} { r r } 5 & 12 \\ 12 & - 5 \end{array} \right)\). You are given that \(\mathbf { A }\) represents the transformation T which is a reflection in a certain straight line. You are also given that this straight line, the mirror line, passes through the origin, \(O\).
    1. Explain why there must be a line of invariant points for T . State the geometric significance of this line.
    2. By considering the line of invariant points for T , determine the equation of the mirror line. Give your answer in the form \(y = m x + c\). The coordinates of the point \(P\) are \(( 1,5 )\).
    3. By considering the image of \(P\) under the transformation T , or otherwise, determine the coordinates of the point on the mirror line which is closest to \(P\).
    4. The line with equation \(y = a x + 2\) is an invariant line for T. Determine the value of \(a\).
    OCR Further Pure Core AS Specimen Q5
    9 marks Standard +0.3
    5 The matrix \(\mathbf { M }\) is given by \(\mathbf { M } = \left( \begin{array} { r r } - \frac { 3 } { 5 } & \frac { 4 } { 5 } \\ \frac { 4 } { 5 } & \frac { 3 } { 5 } \end{array} \right)\).
    1. The diagram in the Printed Answer Booklet shows the unit square \(O A B C\). The image of the unit square under the transformation represented by \(\mathbf { M }\) is \(O A ^ { \prime } B ^ { \prime } C ^ { \prime }\). Draw and clearly label \(O A ^ { \prime } B ^ { \prime } C ^ { \prime }\).
    2. Find the equation of the line of invariant points of this transformation.
    3. (a) Find the determinant of \(\mathbf { M }\).
      (b) Describe briefly how this value relates to the transformation represented by \(\mathbf { M }\).
    OCR Further Pure Core 1 2023 June Q4
    11 marks Standard +0.3
    4 The transformations \(T _ { A }\) and \(T _ { B }\) are represented by the matrices \(\mathbf { A }\) and \(\mathbf { B }\) respectively, where \(\mathbf { A } = \left( \begin{array} { r r } 0 & - 1 \\ 1 & 0 \end{array} \right)\) and \(\mathbf { B } = \left( \begin{array} { l l } 0 & 1 \\ 1 & 0 \end{array} \right)\)
    1. Describe geometrically the single transformation consisting of \(T _ { A }\) followed by \(T _ { B }\).
    2. By considering the transformation \(\mathrm { T } _ { \mathrm { A } }\), determine the matrix \(\mathrm { A } ^ { 423 }\). The transformation \(\mathrm { T } _ { \mathrm { C } }\) is represented by the matrix \(\mathbf { C }\), where \(\mathbf { C } = \left( \begin{array} { l l } \frac { 1 } { 2 } & 0 \\ 0 & \frac { 1 } { 3 } \end{array} \right)\). The region \(R\) is defined by the set of points \(( x , y )\) satisfying the inequality \(x ^ { 2 } + y ^ { 2 } \leqslant 36\). The region \(R ^ { \prime }\) is defined as the image of \(R\) under \(\mathrm { T } _ { \mathrm { C } }\).
      1. Find the exact area of the region \(R ^ { \prime }\).
      2. Sketch the region \(R ^ { \prime }\), specifying all the points where the boundary of \(R ^ { \prime }\) intersects the coordinate axes.
    OCR Further Pure Core 2 2020 November Q7
    6 marks Challenging +1.2
    7 The matrix \(\mathbf { A }\) is given by \(\mathbf { A } = \left( \begin{array} { r r } 0.6 & 2.4 \\ - 0.8 & 1.8 \end{array} \right)\).
    1. Find \(\operatorname { det } \mathbf { A }\). The matrix A represents a stretch parallel to one of the coordinate axes followed by a rotation about the origin.
    2. By considering the determinants of these transformations, determine the scale factor of the stretch.
    3. Explain whether the stretch is parallel to the \(x\)-axis or the \(y\)-axis, justifying your answer.
    4. Find the angle of rotation.
    OCR Further Pure Core 2 2021 November Q6
    6 marks Standard +0.8
    6 In this question you must show detailed reasoning.
    The matrix \(\mathbf { A }\) is given by \(\mathbf { A } = \left( \begin{array} { l l } 1 & 2 \\ 0 & 1 \end{array} \right)\).
    1. Define the transformation represented by \(\mathbf { A }\).
    2. Show that the area of any object shape is invariant under the transformation represented by \(\mathbf { A }\). The matrix \(\mathbf { B }\) is given by \(\mathbf { B } = \left( \begin{array} { r l } 7 & 2 \\ 21 & 7 \end{array} \right)\). You are given that \(\mathbf { B }\) represents the transformation which is the result of applying the following three transformations in the given order.
    AQA FP1 2006 January Q7
    11 marks Moderate -0.8
    7
    1. The transformation T is defined by the matrix \(\mathbf { A }\), where $$\mathbf { A } = \left[ \begin{array} { r r } 0 & - 1 \\ - 1 & 0 \end{array} \right]$$
      1. Describe the transformation T geometrically.
      2. Calculate the matrix product \(\mathbf { A } ^ { 2 }\).
      3. Explain briefly why the transformation T followed by T is the identity transformation.
    2. The matrix \(\mathbf { B }\) is defined by $$\mathbf { B } = \left[ \begin{array} { l l } 1 & 1 \\ 0 & 1 \end{array} \right]$$
      1. Calculate \(\mathbf { B } ^ { 2 } - \mathbf { A } ^ { 2 }\).
      2. Calculate \(( \mathbf { B } + \mathbf { A } ) ( \mathbf { B } - \mathbf { A } )\).
    AQA FP1 2007 January Q2
    11 marks Moderate -0.3
    2 The matrices \(\mathbf { A }\) and \(\mathbf { B }\) are given by $$\mathbf { A } = \left[ \begin{array} { c c } \frac { \sqrt { 3 } } { 2 } & - \frac { 1 } { 2 } \\ \frac { 1 } { 2 } & \frac { \sqrt { 3 } } { 2 } \end{array} \right] , \mathbf { B } = \left[ \begin{array} { c c } \frac { \sqrt { 3 } } { 2 } & \frac { 1 } { 2 } \\ \frac { 1 } { 2 } & - \frac { \sqrt { 3 } } { 2 } \end{array} \right]$$
    1. Calculate:
      1. \(\mathbf { A } + \mathbf { B }\);
      2. \(\mathbf { B A }\).
    2. Describe fully the geometrical transformation represented by each of the following matrices:
      1. \(\mathbf { A }\);
      2. \(\mathbf { B }\);
      3. \(\mathbf { B A }\).
    AQA FP1 2009 January Q5
    12 marks Standard +0.3
    5 The matrices \(\mathbf { A }\) and \(\mathbf { B }\) are defined by $$\mathbf { A } = \left[ \begin{array} { c c } k & k \\ k & - k \end{array} \right] , \quad \mathbf { B } = \left[ \begin{array} { c c } - k & k \\ k & k \end{array} \right]$$ where \(k\) is a constant.
    1. Find, in terms of \(k\) :
      1. \(\mathbf { A } + \mathbf { B }\);
      2. \(\mathbf { A } ^ { 2 }\).
    2. Show that \(( \mathbf { A } + \mathbf { B } ) ^ { 2 } = \mathbf { A } ^ { 2 } + \mathbf { B } ^ { 2 }\).
    3. It is now given that \(k = 1\).
      1. Describe the geometrical transformation represented by the matrix \(\mathbf { A } ^ { 2 }\).
      2. The matrix \(\mathbf { A }\) represents a combination of an enlargement and a reflection. Find the scale factor of the enlargement and the equation of the mirror line of the reflection.
    AQA FP1 2011 January Q3
    13 marks Moderate -0.3
    3
    1. Write down the \(2 \times 2\) matrix corresponding to each of the following transformations:
      1. a rotation about the origin through \(90 ^ { \circ }\) clockwise;
      2. a rotation about the origin through \(180 ^ { \circ }\).
    2. The matrices \(\mathbf { A }\) and \(\mathbf { B }\) are defined by $$\mathbf { A } = \left[ \begin{array} { r r } 2 & 4 \\ - 1 & - 3 \end{array} \right] , \quad \mathbf { B } = \left[ \begin{array} { l l } - 2 & 1 \\ - 4 & 3 \end{array} \right]$$
      1. Calculate the matrix \(\mathbf { A B }\).
      2. Show that \(( \mathbf { A } + \mathbf { B } ) ^ { 2 } = k \mathbf { I }\), where \(\mathbf { I }\) is the identity matrix, for some integer \(k\).
    3. Describe the single geometrical transformation, or combination of two geometrical transformations, represented by each of the following matrices:
      1. \(\mathbf { A } + \mathbf { B }\);
      2. \(( \mathbf { A } + \mathbf { B } ) ^ { 2 }\);
      3. \(( \mathbf { A } + \mathbf { B } ) ^ { 4 }\).
    AQA FP1 2012 January Q8
    8 marks Moderate -0.3
    8 The diagram below shows a rectangle \(R _ { 1 }\) which has vertices \(( 0,0 ) , ( 3,0 ) , ( 3,2 )\) and \(( 0,2 )\).
    1. On the diagram, draw:
      1. the image \(R _ { 2 }\) of \(R _ { 1 }\) under a rotation through \(90 ^ { \circ }\) clockwise about the origin;
      2. the image \(R _ { 3 }\) of \(R _ { 2 }\) under the transformation which has matrix $$\left[ \begin{array} { l l } 4 & 0 \\ 0 & 2 \end{array} \right]$$
    2. Find the matrix of:
      1. the rotation which maps \(R _ { 1 }\) onto \(R _ { 2 }\);
      2. the combined transformation which maps \(R _ { 1 }\) onto \(R _ { 3 }\). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{f9345653-d426-4350-bf1d-901506211078-5_913_910_1228_598}
    AQA FP1 2013 January Q6
    12 marks Moderate -0.3
    6
    1. The matrix \(\mathbf { X }\) is defined by \(\left[ \begin{array} { l l } 1 & 2 \\ 3 & 0 \end{array} \right]\).
      1. Given that \(\mathbf { X } ^ { 2 } = \left[ \begin{array} { c c } m & 2 \\ 3 & 6 \end{array} \right]\), find the value of \(m\).
      2. Show that \(\mathbf { X } ^ { 3 } - 7 \mathbf { X } = n \mathbf { I }\), where \(n\) is an integer and \(\mathbf { I }\) is the \(2 \times 2\) identity matrix.
    2. It is given that \(\mathbf { A } = \left[ \begin{array} { r r } 1 & 0 \\ 0 & - 1 \end{array} \right]\).
      1. Describe the geometrical transformation represented by \(\mathbf { A }\).
      2. The matrix \(\mathbf { B }\) represents an anticlockwise rotation through \(45 ^ { \circ }\) about the origin. Show that \(\mathbf { B } = k \left[ \begin{array} { r r } 1 & - 1 \\ 1 & 1 \end{array} \right]\), where \(k\) is a surd.
      3. Find the image of the point \(P ( - 1,2 )\) under an anticlockwise rotation through \(45 ^ { \circ }\) about the origin, followed by the transformation represented by \(\mathbf { A }\). \(7 \quad\) The variables \(y\) and \(x\) are related by an equation of the form $$y = a x ^ { n }$$ where \(a\) and \(n\) are constants. Let \(Y = \log _ { 10 } y\) and \(X = \log _ { 10 } x\).
    AQA FP1 2007 June Q1
    6 marks Moderate -0.3
    1 The matrices \(\mathbf { A }\) and \(\mathbf { B }\) are given by $$\mathbf { A } = \left[ \begin{array} { l l } 2 & 1 \\ 3 & 8 \end{array} \right] , \quad \mathbf { B } = \left[ \begin{array} { l l } 1 & 2 \\ 3 & 4 \end{array} \right]$$ The matrix \(\mathbf { M } = \mathbf { A } - 2 \mathbf { B }\).
    1. Show that \(\mathbf { M } = n \left[ \begin{array} { r r } 0 & - 1 \\ - 1 & 0 \end{array} \right]\), where \(n\) is a positive integer.
      (2 marks)
    2. The matrix \(\mathbf { M }\) represents a combination of an enlargement of scale factor \(p\) and a reflection in a line \(L\). State the value of \(p\) and write down the equation of \(L\).
    3. Show that $$\mathbf { M } ^ { 2 } = q \mathbf { I }$$ where \(q\) is an integer and \(\mathbf { I }\) is the \(2 \times 2\) identity matrix.
    AQA FP1 2008 June Q8
    7 marks Standard +0.3
    8 [Figure 3, printed on the insert, is provided for use in this question.]
    The diagram shows two triangles, \(T _ { 1 }\) and \(T _ { 2 }\). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{504b79bf-1bcc-4fa7-a7a0-689c21a8b03a-04_866_883_1318_550}
    1. Find the matrix of the stretch which maps \(T _ { 1 }\) to \(T _ { 2 }\).
    2. The triangle \(T _ { 2 }\) is reflected in the line \(y = x\) to give a third triangle, \(T _ { 3 }\). On Figure 3, draw the triangle \(T _ { 3 }\).
    3. Find the matrix of the transformation which maps \(T _ { 1 }\) to \(T _ { 3 }\).
    AQA FP1 2009 June Q7
    11 marks Standard +0.3
    7
    1. Using surd forms where appropriate, find the matrix which represents:
      1. a rotation about the origin through \(30 ^ { \circ }\) anticlockwise;
      2. a reflection in the line \(y = \frac { 1 } { \sqrt { 3 } } x\).
    2. The matrix \(\mathbf { A }\), where $$\mathbf { A } = \left[ \begin{array} { c c } 1 & \sqrt { 3 } \\ \sqrt { 3 } & - 1 \end{array} \right]$$ represents a combination of an enlargement and a reflection. Find the scale factor of the enlargement and the equation of the mirror line of the reflection.
    3. The transformation represented by \(\mathbf { A }\) is followed by the transformation represented by \(\mathbf { B }\), where $$\mathbf { B } = \left[ \begin{array} { c c } \sqrt { 3 } & - 1 \\ 1 & \sqrt { 3 } \end{array} \right]$$ Find the matrix of the combined transformation and give a full geometrical description of this combined transformation.