4.03i Determinant: area scale factor and orientation

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Edexcel CP2 2022 June Q3
11 marks Standard +0.3
  1. \(\mathbf { M } = \left( \begin{array} { l l } 3 & a \\ 0 & 1 \end{array} \right) \quad\) where \(a\) is a constant
    1. Prove by mathematical induction that, for \(n \in \mathbb { N }\)
    $$\mathbf { M } ^ { n } = \left( \begin{array} { c c } 3 ^ { n } & \frac { a } { 2 } \left( 3 ^ { n } - 1 \right) \\ 0 & 1 \end{array} \right)$$ Triangle \(T\) has vertices \(A , B\) and \(C\).
    Triangle \(T\) is transformed to triangle \(T ^ { \prime }\) by the transformation represented by \(\mathbf { M } ^ { n }\) where \(n \in \mathbb { N }\) Given that
    • triangle \(T\) has an area of \(5 \mathrm {~cm} ^ { 2 }\)
    • triangle \(T ^ { \prime }\) has an area of \(1215 \mathrm {~cm} ^ { 2 }\)
    • vertex \(A ( 2 , - 2 )\) is transformed to vertex \(A ^ { \prime } ( 123 , - 2 )\)
    • determine
      1. the value of \(n\)
      2. the value of \(a\)
OCR Further Pure Core 1 2018 March Q2
10 marks Standard +0.3
2 The matrices \(\mathbf { A }\) and \(\mathbf { B }\) are given by \(\mathbf { A } = \left( \begin{array} { l l } 1 & a \\ 3 & 0 \end{array} \right)\) and \(\mathbf { B } = \left( \begin{array} { l l } 4 & 2 \\ 3 & 3 \end{array} \right)\).
  1. Find the value of \(a\) such that \(\mathbf { A B } = \mathbf { B A }\).
  2. Prove by counter example that matrix multiplication for \(2 \times 2\) matrices is not commutative.
  3. A triangle of area 4 square units is transformed by the matrix B. Find the area of the image of the triangle following this transformation.
  4. Find the equations of the invariant lines of the form \(y = m x\) for the transformation represented by matrix \(\mathbf { B }\).
OCR FP1 AS 2018 March Q5
7 marks Moderate -0.8
5 The matrix \(\mathbf { A }\) is given by \(\left( \begin{array} { c c c } 1 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & a ^ { 2 } & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 \end{array} \right)\) and the matrix \(\mathbf { B }\) is given by \(\left( \begin{array} { c c c } 0.6 & b & 0 \\ - b & 0.6 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 \end{array} \right)\).
  1. \(\mathbf { A }\) represents a reflection. Write down the value of \(\operatorname { det } \mathbf { A }\).
  2. Hence find the possible values of \(a\).
  3. \(\mathbf { r }\) is the position vector of a point \(R\). Given that \(\mathbf { A r } = \mathbf { r }\) describe the location of \(R\).
  4. \(\mathbf { B }\) represents a rotation. Write down the value of \(\operatorname { det } \mathbf { B }\).
  5. Hence find the possible values of \(b\).
OCR FP1 AS 2018 March Q6
10 marks Standard +0.3
6 The matrix \(\mathbf { A }\) is given by \(\left( \begin{array} { l l } 1 & 2 \\ 1 & a \end{array} \right)\) and the matrix \(\mathbf { B }\) is given by \(\left( \begin{array} { c c } 2 & 1 \\ - 1 & b \end{array} \right)\).
  1. Find the matrix \(\mathbf { A B }\).
  2. State the conditions on \(a\) and \(b\) for \(\mathbf { A B }\) to be a singular matrix. \(P Q R S\) is a quadrilateral and the vertices \(P , Q , R\) and \(S\) are in clockwise order. A transformation, T , is represented by the matrix \(\mathbf { A B }\).
  3. State the effect on both the area and also the orientation of the image of \(P Q R S\) under T in each of the following cases.
    1. \(\quad a = 1\) and \(b = 1\)
    2. \(\quad a = 2\) and \(b = 3\)
OCR Further Pure Core AS 2019 June Q6
5 marks Standard +0.8
6 A transformation T is represented by the matrix \(\mathbf { T }\) where \(\mathbf { T } = \left( \begin{array} { c c } x ^ { 2 } + 1 & - 4 \\ 3 - 2 x ^ { 2 } & x ^ { 2 } + 5 \end{array} \right)\). A quadrilateral \(Q\), whose area is 12 units, is transformed by T to \(Q ^ { \prime }\). Find the smallest possible value of the area of \(Q ^ { \prime }\).
OCR Further Pure Core AS 2021 November Q5
8 marks Moderate -0.3
5 Matrices \(\mathbf { A }\) and \(\mathbf { B }\) are given by \(\mathbf { A } = \left( \begin{array} { r l } - 1 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 \end{array} \right)\) and \(\mathbf { B } = \left( \begin{array} { c c } \frac { 5 } { 13 } & - \frac { 12 } { 13 } \\ \frac { 12 } { 13 } & \frac { 5 } { 13 } \end{array} \right)\).
  1. Use \(\mathbf { A }\) and \(\mathbf { B }\) to disprove the proposition: "Matrix multiplication is commutative". Matrix \(\mathbf { B }\) represents the transformation \(\mathrm { T } _ { \mathrm { B } }\).
  2. Describe the transformation \(\mathrm { T } _ { \mathrm { B } }\).
  3. By considering the inverse transformation of \(\mathrm { T } _ { \mathrm { B } }\), determine \(\mathbf { B } ^ { - 1 }\). Matrix \(\mathbf { C }\) is given by \(\mathbf { C } = \left( \begin{array} { r r } 1 & 0 \\ 0 & - 3 \end{array} \right)\) and represents the transformation \(\mathrm { T } _ { \mathrm { C } }\).
    The transformation \(\mathrm { T } _ { \mathrm { BC } }\) is transformation \(\mathrm { T } _ { \mathrm { C } }\) followed by transformation \(\mathrm { T } _ { \mathrm { B } }\).
    An object shape of area 5 is transformed by \(\mathrm { T } _ { \mathrm { BC } }\) to an image shape \(N\).
  4. Determine the area of \(N\).
OCR FP1 AS 2021 June Q3
5 marks Standard +0.8
3 A transformation T is represented by the matrix \(\mathbf { T }\) where \(\mathbf { T } = \left( \begin{array} { c c } x ^ { 2 } + 1 & - 4 \\ 3 - 2 x ^ { 2 } & x ^ { 2 } + 5 \end{array} \right)\). A quadrilateral \(Q\), whose area is 12 units, is transformed by T to \(Q ^ { \prime }\). Find the smallest possible value of the area of \(Q ^ { \prime }\).
OCR Further Pure Core 1 2021 June Q3
6 marks Standard +0.8
3 The equation of a plane is \(4 x + 2 y + z = 7\).
The point \(A\) has coordinates \(( 9,6,1 )\) and the point \(B\) is the reflection of \(A\) in the plane.
Find the coordinates of the point \(B\). You are given the matrix \(\mathbf { A }\) where \(\mathbf { A } = \left( \begin{array} { l l l } a & 2 & 0 \\ 0 & a & 2 \\ 4 & 5 & 1 \end{array} \right)\).
  1. Find, in terms of \(a\), the determinant of \(\mathbf { A }\), simplifying your answer.
  2. Hence find the values of \(a\) for which \(\mathbf { A }\) is singular. You are given the following equations which are to be solved simultaneously. $$\begin{aligned} a x + 2 y & = 6 \\ a y + 2 z & = 8 \\ 4 x + 5 y + z & = 16 \end{aligned}$$
  3. For each of the values of \(a\) found in part (b) determine whether the equations have
    A particle is suspended in a resistive medium from one end of a light spring. The other end of the spring is attached to a point which is made to oscillate in a vertical line. The displacement of the particle may be modelled by the differential equation \(\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } x } { \mathrm {~d} t ^ { 2 } } + 2 \frac { \mathrm {~d} x } { \mathrm {~d} t } + 5 x = 10 \sin t\) where \(x\) is the displacement of the particle below the equilibrium position at time \(t\).
    When \(t = 0\) the particle is stationary and its displacement is 2 .
    1. Find the particular solution of the differential equation.
    2. Write down an approximate equation for the displacement when \(t\) is large.
CAIE FP1 2005 November Q10
11 marks Standard +0.8
It is given that the eigenvalues of the matrix \(\mathbf{M}\), where $$\mathbf{M} = \begin{pmatrix} 4 & 1 & -1 \\ -4 & -1 & 4 \\ 0 & -1 & 5 \end{pmatrix},$$ are \(1, 3, 4\). Find a set of corresponding eigenvectors. [4] Write down a matrix \(\mathbf{P}\) and a diagonal matrix \(\mathbf{D}\) such that $$\mathbf{M}^n = \mathbf{P}\mathbf{D}^n\mathbf{P}^{-1},$$ where \(n\) is a positive integer. [2] Find \(\mathbf{P}^{-1}\) and deduce that $$\lim_{n \to \infty} 4^{-n}\mathbf{M}^n = \begin{pmatrix} -\frac{1}{3} & 0 & -\frac{1}{3} \\ \frac{4}{3} & 0 & \frac{4}{3} \\ \frac{1}{3} & 0 & \frac{1}{3} \end{pmatrix}.$$ [5]
CAIE FP1 2015 November Q6
10 marks Standard +0.3
The matrix \(\mathbf{A}\), where $$\mathbf{A} = \begin{pmatrix} 1 & 0 & 0 \\ 10 & -7 & 10 \\ 7 & -5 & 8 \end{pmatrix},$$ has eigenvalues 1 and 3. Find corresponding eigenvectors. [3] It is given that \(\begin{pmatrix} 0 \\ 2 \\ 1 \end{pmatrix}\) is an eigenvector of \(\mathbf{A}\). Find the corresponding eigenvalue. [2] Find a diagonal matrix \(\mathbf{D}\) and matrices \(\mathbf{P}\) and \(\mathbf{P}^{-1}\) such that \(\mathbf{P}^{-1}\mathbf{A}\mathbf{P} = \mathbf{D}\). [5]
CAIE FP1 2018 November Q5
8 marks Standard +0.8
It is given that \(\lambda\) is an eigenvalue of the matrix \(\mathbf{A}\) with \(\mathbf{e}\) as a corresponding eigenvector, and \(\mu\) is an eigenvalue of the matrix \(\mathbf{B}\) for which \(\mathbf{e}\) is also a corresponding eigenvector.
  1. Show that \(\lambda + \mu\) is an eigenvalue of the matrix \(\mathbf{A} + \mathbf{B}\) with \(\mathbf{e}\) as a corresponding eigenvector. [2]
The matrix \(\mathbf{A}\), given by $$\mathbf{A} = \begin{pmatrix} 2 & 0 & 1 \\ -1 & 2 & 3 \\ 1 & 0 & 2 \end{pmatrix}$$ has \(\begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ 2 \\ 1 \end{pmatrix}\), \(\begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ 4 \\ -1 \end{pmatrix}\) and \(\begin{pmatrix} 0 \\ 1 \\ 0 \end{pmatrix}\) as eigenvectors.
  1. Find the corresponding eigenvalues. [3]
The matrix \(\mathbf{B}\) has eigenvalues \(4\), \(5\) and \(1\) with corresponding eigenvectors \(\begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ 2 \\ 1 \end{pmatrix}\), \(\begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ 4 \\ -1 \end{pmatrix}\) and \(\begin{pmatrix} 0 \\ 1 \\ 0 \end{pmatrix}\) respectively.
  1. Find a matrix \(\mathbf{P}\) and a diagonal matrix \(\mathbf{D}\) such that \((\mathbf{A} + \mathbf{B})^3 = \mathbf{P}\mathbf{D}\mathbf{P}^{-1}\). [3]
CAIE FP1 2018 November Q2
6 marks Standard +0.3
It is given that $$\mathbf{A} = \begin{pmatrix} 2 & 3 & 1 \\ 0 & -2 & 1 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 \end{pmatrix}$$
  1. Find the eigenvalue of \(\mathbf{A}\) corresponding to the eigenvector \(\begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ 0 \\ 0 \end{pmatrix}\). [1]
  2. Write down the negative eigenvalue of \(\mathbf{A}\) and find a corresponding eigenvector. [3]
  3. Find an eigenvalue and a corresponding eigenvector of the matrix \(\mathbf{A} + \mathbf{A}^6\). [2]
CAIE FP1 2019 November Q8
10 marks Challenging +1.2
The matrix \(\mathbf{M}\) is defined by $$\mathbf{M} = \begin{pmatrix} 2 & m & 1 \\ 0 & m & 7 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 \end{pmatrix},$$ where \(m \neq 0, 1, 2\).
  1. Find a matrix \(\mathbf{P}\) and a diagonal matrix \(\mathbf{D}\) such that \(\mathbf{M} = \mathbf{PDP}^{-1}\). [7]
  2. Find \(\mathbf{M}^T \mathbf{P}\). [3]
Edexcel FP1 Q10
14 marks Standard +0.3
$$\mathbf{A} = \begin{pmatrix} 3\sqrt{2} & 0 \\ 0 & 3\sqrt{2} \end{pmatrix}, \quad \mathbf{B} = \begin{pmatrix} 0 & 1 \\ 1 & 0 \end{pmatrix}, \quad \mathbf{C} = \begin{pmatrix} \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} & -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \\ \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} & \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \end{pmatrix}$$
  1. Describe fully the transformations described by each of the matrices \(\mathbf{A}\), \(\mathbf{B}\) and \(\mathbf{C}\). [4]
It is given that the matrix \(\mathbf{D} = \mathbf{CA}\), and that the matrix \(\mathbf{E} = \mathbf{DB}\).
  1. Find \(\mathbf{D}\). [2]
  2. Show that \(\mathbf{E} = \begin{pmatrix} -3 & 3 \\ 3 & 3 \end{pmatrix}\). [1]
The triangle \(ORS\) has vertices at the points with coordinates \((0, 0)\), \((-15, 15)\) and \((4, 21)\). This triangle is transformed onto the triangle \(OR'S'\) by the transformation described by \(\mathbf{E}\).
  1. Find the coordinates of the vertices of triangle \(OR'S'\). [4]
  2. Find the area of triangle \(OR'S'\) and deduce the area of triangle \(ORS\). [3]
Edexcel FP1 2013 June Q6
7 marks Standard +0.3
$$\mathbf{A} = \begin{pmatrix} 0 & 1 \\ -1 & 0 \end{pmatrix} \quad \mathbf{B} = \begin{pmatrix} 2 & 3 \\ 1 & 4 \end{pmatrix}$$ The transformation represented by \(\mathbf{B}\) followed by the transformation represented by \(\mathbf{A}\) is equivalent to the transformation represented by \(\mathbf{P}\).
  1. Find the matrix \(\mathbf{P}\). [2]
Triangle \(T\) is transformed to the triangle \(T'\) by the transformation represented by \(\mathbf{P}\). Given that the area of triangle \(T'\) is 24 square units,
  1. find the area of triangle \(T\). [3]
Triangle \(T'\) is transformed to the original triangle \(T\) by the matrix represented by \(\mathbf{Q}\).
  1. Find the matrix \(\mathbf{Q}\). [2]
Edexcel FP1 Q47
11 marks Standard +0.3
$$\mathbf{A} = \begin{pmatrix} k & -2 \\ 1-k & k \end{pmatrix}, \text{ where } k \text{ is constant.}$$ A transformation \(T : \mathbb{R}^2 \to \mathbb{R}^2\) is represented by the matrix \(\mathbf{A}\).
  1. Find the value of \(k\) for which the line \(y = 2x\) is mapped onto itself under \(T\). [3]
  2. Show that \(\mathbf{A}\) is non-singular for all values of \(k\). [3]
  3. Find \(\mathbf{A}^{-1}\) in terms of \(k\). [2]
A point \(P\) is mapped onto a point \(Q\) under \(T\). The point \(Q\) has position vector \(\begin{pmatrix} 4 \\ -3 \end{pmatrix}\) relative to an origin \(O\). Given that \(k = 3\),
  1. find the position vector of \(P\). [3]
Edexcel FP3 2014 June Q2
13 marks Standard +0.8
$$\mathbf{M} = \begin{pmatrix} 1 & 0 & 2 \\ 0 & 4 & 1 \\ 0 & 5 & 0 \end{pmatrix}$$
  1. Show that matrix \(\mathbf{M}\) is not orthogonal. [2]
  2. Using algebra, show that \(1\) is an eigenvalue of \(\mathbf{M}\) and find the other two eigenvalues of \(\mathbf{M}\). [5]
  3. Find an eigenvector of \(\mathbf{M}\) which corresponds to the eigenvalue \(1\) [2]
The transformation \(M : \mathbb{R}^3 \to \mathbb{R}^3\) is represented by the matrix \(\mathbf{M}\).
  1. Find a cartesian equation of the image, under this transformation, of the line $$x = \frac{y}{2} = \frac{z}{-1}$$ [4]
AQA FP1 2014 June Q7
10 marks Moderate -0.3
  1. Write down the \(2 \times 2\) matrix corresponding to each of the following transformations:
    1. a reflection in the line \(y = -x\); [1 mark]
    2. a stretch parallel to the \(y\)-axis of scale factor \(7\). [1 mark]
  2. Hence find the matrix corresponding to the combined transformation of a reflection in the line \(y = -x\) followed by a stretch parallel to the \(y\)-axis of scale factor \(7\). [2 marks]
  3. The matrix \(\mathbf{A}\) is defined by \(\mathbf{A} = \begin{bmatrix} -3 & -\sqrt{3} \\ -\sqrt{3} & 3 \end{bmatrix}\).
    1. Show that \(\mathbf{A}^2 = k\mathbf{I}\), where \(k\) is a constant and \(\mathbf{I}\) is the \(2 \times 2\) identity matrix. [1 mark]
    2. Show that the matrix \(\mathbf{A}\) corresponds to a combination of an enlargement and a reflection. State the scale factor of the enlargement and state the equation of the line of reflection in the form \(y = (\tan \theta)x\). [5 marks]
OCR MEI FP1 2007 June Q1
3 marks Moderate -0.8
You are given the matrix \(\mathbf{M} = \begin{pmatrix} 2 & -1 \\ 4 & 3 \end{pmatrix}\).
  1. Find the inverse of \(\mathbf{M}\). [2]
  2. A triangle of area 2 square units undergoes the transformation represented by the matrix \(\mathbf{M}\). Find the area of the image of the triangle following this transformation. [1]
OCR MEI FP2 2011 January Q3
16 marks Standard +0.3
  1. Show that the characteristic equation of the matrix $$\mathbf{M} = \begin{pmatrix} 1 & -4 & 5 \\ 2 & 3 & -2 \\ -1 & 4 & 1 \end{pmatrix}$$ is \(\lambda^3 - 5\lambda^2 + 28\lambda - 66 = 0\). [4]
  2. Show that \(\lambda = 3\) is an eigenvalue of \(\mathbf{M}\), and determine whether or not \(\mathbf{M}\) has any other real eigenvalues. [4]
  3. Find an eigenvector, \(\mathbf{v}\), of unit length corresponding to \(\lambda = 3\). State the magnitude of the vector \(\mathbf{M}^n\mathbf{v}\), where \(n\) is an integer. [5]
  4. Using the Cayley-Hamilton theorem, obtain an equation for \(\mathbf{M}^{-1}\) in terms of \(\mathbf{M}^2\), \(\mathbf{M}\) and \(\mathbf{I}\). [3]
AQA Further Paper 1 2019 June Q9
9 marks Challenging +1.8
  1. Solve the equation \(z^3 = \sqrt{2} - \sqrt{6}i\), giving your answers in the form \(re^{i\theta}\) where \(r > 0\) and \(0 \leq \theta < 2\pi\) [5 marks]
  2. The transformation represented by the matrix \(\mathbf{M} = \begin{pmatrix} 5 & 1 \\ 1 & 3 \end{pmatrix}\) acts on the points on an Argand Diagram which represent the roots of the equation in part (a). Find the exact area of the shape formed by joining the transformed points. [4 marks]
AQA Further Paper 1 2022 June Q9
14 marks Challenging +1.8
Roberto is solving this mathematics problem:
The curve \(C_1\) has polar equation
\(r^2 = 9\sin 2\theta\)
for all possible values of \(\theta\)
Find the area enclosed by \(C_1\)
Roberto's solution is as follows:
\(A = \frac{1}{2}\int_{-\pi}^{\pi} 9\sin 2\theta \, d\theta\)
\(= \left[-\frac{9}{4}\cos 2\theta\right]_{-\pi}^{\pi}\)
\(= 0\)
  1. Sketch the curve \(C_1\) [2 marks]
  2. Explain what Roberto has done wrong. [2 marks]
  3. Find the area enclosed by \(C_1\) [2 marks]
  4. \(P\) and \(Q\) are distinct points on \(C_1\) for which \(r\) is a maximum. \(P\) is above the initial line. Find the polar coordinates of \(P\) and \(Q\) [2 marks]
  5. The matrix \(\mathbf{M} = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix}\) represents the transformation T T maps \(C_1\) onto a curve \(C_2\)
    1. T maps \(P\) onto the point \(P'\) Find the polar coordinates of \(P'\) [4 marks]
    2. Find the area enclosed by \(C_2\) Fully justify your answer. [2 marks]
AQA Further Paper 1 2023 June Q10
12 marks Challenging +1.2
The matrix M is defined as $$\mathbf{M} = \begin{pmatrix} 2 & -1 & 1 \\ -1 & -1 & -2 \\ 1 & 2 & c \end{pmatrix}$$ where \(c\) is a real number.
  1. The linear transformation T is represented by the matrix \(\mathbf{M}\) Show that, for one particular value of \(c\), the image under T of every point lies in the plane $$x + 5y + 3z = 0$$ State the value of \(c\) for which this occurs. [3 marks]
  2. It is given that M is a non-singular matrix.
    1. State any restrictions on the value of \(c\) [2 marks]
    2. Find \(\mathbf{M}^{-1}\) in terms of \(c\) [4 marks]
    3. Using your answer from part (b)(ii), solve $$2x - y + z = -3$$ $$-x - y - 2z = -6$$ $$x + 2y + 4z = 13$$ [3 marks]
AQA Further Paper 2 Specimen Q13
7 marks Challenging +1.8
S is a singular matrix such that \(\det \mathbf{S} = \begin{vmatrix} a & a & x \\ x-b & a-b & x+1 \\ x^2 & a^2 & ax \end{vmatrix}\) Express the possible values of \(x\) in terms of \(a\) and \(b\). [7 marks]
Edexcel CP1 2021 June Q1
6 marks Moderate -0.3
The transformation \(P\) is an enlargement, centre the origin, with scale factor \(k\), where \(k > 0\) The transformation \(Q\) is a rotation through angle \(\theta\) degrees anticlockwise about the origin. The transformation \(P\) followed by the transformation \(Q\) is represented by the matrix $$\mathbf{M} = \begin{pmatrix} -4 & -4\sqrt{3} \\ 4\sqrt{3} & -4 \end{pmatrix}$$
  1. Determine
    1. the value of \(k\),
    2. the smallest value of \(\theta\)
    [4] A square \(S\) has vertices at the points with coordinates \((0, 0)\), \((a, -a)\), \((2a, 0)\) and \((a, a)\) where \(a\) is a constant. The square \(S\) is transformed to the square \(S'\) by the transformation represented by \(\mathbf{M}\).
  2. Determine, in terms of \(a\), the area of \(S'\) [2]