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Linear Transformation Practice Quiz

Identify valid linear transformations with interactive problems

Difficulty: Moderate
Grade: Grade 12
Study OutcomesCheat Sheet
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Which of the following is a defining property of a linear transformation?
T(u + v) = T(u) + T(v)
T(u) - T(v) = T(u - v)
T(u * v) = T(u) * T(v)
T(u²) = (T(u))²
A linear transformation must satisfy both additivity and homogeneity. The property T(u + v) = T(u) + T(v) is one of the essential requirements, making it the correct defining property.
Does the transformation T: ℝ² → ℝ² defined by T(x, y) = (2x, 3y) qualify as a linear transformation?
No, because it does not adhere to the zero vector rule
No, because it multiplies coordinates with different constants
Yes, because it scales coordinates without adding constants
Yes, because it adds coordinates together
A linear transformation must map the zero vector to the zero vector and preserve both addition and scalar multiplication. Since T(x, y) = (2x, 3y) meets these requirements, it is indeed a linear transformation.
Is the function T: ℝ → ℝ defined by T(x) = 5x a linear transformation?
Yes, because it includes a non-zero scalar
Yes, because it is a scalar multiplication
No, because it does not add a constant term
No, because it is not defined for all real numbers
The function T(x) = 5x clearly satisfies both the additivity and homogeneity properties required for linear transformations. Multiplying an input by a scalar is a classic example of a linear transformation.
Does the transformation T: ℝ² → ℝ², defined by T(x, y) = (x, y + 1), constitute a linear transformation?
Yes, because it has a constant term
No, because adding a constant breaks linearity
No, because it does not affect the x-coordinate
Yes, because it somewhat preserves addition
A fundamental requirement of linear transformations is that T(0) must equal 0. Since T(0, 0) = (0, 1) due to the constant addition, the transformation fails this requirement and is not linear.
Which of the following transformations T: ℝ² → ℝ, defined by T(x, y) = x + y, is linear?
Yes, because it preserves addition and scalar multiplication
No, because sums are not allowed
Yes, because it is a sum of variables
No, because it mixes the variables
T(x, y) = x + y is a classic example of a linear transformation since it is formed by a linear combination of the inputs. It satisfies both the additivity and scalar multiplication properties required for linearity.
Determine if T: ℝ² → ℝ defined by T(x, y) = |x| + |y| is a linear transformation.
No, because it maps to scalars incorrectly
Yes, because it satisfies additivity
Yes, because absolute values preserve order
No, because the absolute value function is not linear
The absolute value function does not preserve additivity or scalar multiplication. Therefore, T(x, y) = |x| + |y| fails to meet the criteria for a linear transformation.
Consider T: ℝ² → ℝ² defined as T(x, y) = (3x - y, 2x + 4y). Is T a linear transformation?
No, because the coefficients are different
Yes, as it can be represented by a matrix multiplication
No, because it mixes variables
Yes, because subtraction is linear
The transformation T(x, y) = (3x - y, 2x + 4y) can be written as a product of a 2x2 matrix and the vector (x, y). Matrix transformations inherently satisfy both additivity and homogeneity, confirming that T is linear.
Is the transformation T: ℝ³ → ℝ defined by T(x, y, z) = 2x - 3y + 5 a linear transformation?
Yes, because coefficients are constant
No, because it is defined from ℝ³ to ℝ
No, because the constant term 5 violates the zero vector property
Yes, because linear combinations are used
For a transformation to be linear, it must map the zero vector to the zero vector. Since T(0, 0, 0) = 5, the constant term breaks the necessary condition for linearity.
Evaluate if T: ℝ² → ℝ² with T(x, y) = (x², y²) is a linear transformation.
Yes, because it affects each coordinate separately
Yes, because exponents preserve linearity
No, because squaring is a nonlinear operation
No, because it results in higher-order terms
Squaring a variable is a nonlinear operation that does not preserve either additivity or scalar multiplication. As a result, T(x, y) = (x², y²) is not a linear transformation.
Is the transformation T: ℝ² → ℝ², given by T(x, y) = (x + y, x - y), linear?
No, because the transformation could produce negative outputs
Yes, because it can be expressed in terms of a fixed coefficient matrix
Yes, because adding coordinates always yields a linear transformation
No, because the subtraction might violate additivity
The transformation T(x, y) = (x + y, x - y) can be written using the matrix [[1, 1], [1, -1]], which guarantees that the properties of additivity and homogeneity hold. This confirms that T is linear.
Consider T: ℝ → ℝ defined by T(x) = a·x, where a is a constant. Is T linear for any value of a?
Yes, only if a is positive
No, because the transformation is not defined at zero
No, if a is negative
Yes, for all a, as scalar multiplication is linear
T(x) = a·x is the standard example of a linear transformation since it satisfies both T(u + v) = T(u) + T(v) and T(c·u) = c·T(u). The value of a does not change these properties.
Is the zero transformation T: ℝ² → ℝ defined by T(x, y) = 0 linear?
Yes, it is linear because it always maps vectors to the zero vector
No, because it does nothing
No, because it does not change the magnitude
Yes, because its determinant is zero
The zero transformation is a well-known example of a linear transformation. It satisfies T(u + v) = 0 + 0 = 0 and T(c·u) = c·0 = 0 for any vectors u and v and any scalar c.
Determine if T: ℝ² → ℝ² with T(x, y) = (2x, x + y + 3) is linear.
No, because the constant term 3 violates linearity
No, because x and y are combined
Yes, because the coordinates are summed linearly
Yes, because addition is linear
The addition of the constant term 3 in the second coordinate means that T(0, 0) ≠ (0, 0), violating a core requirement of linear transformations. Thus, T is not linear.
Assess if T: ℝ² → ℝ² defined by T(x, y) = (2x, 3y) qualifies as a linear transformation.
No, because the transformation is separable
No, because the coefficients are not equal
Yes, because it only multiplies the inputs
Yes, as it scales each coordinate individually
Since the transformation T(x, y) = (2x, 3y) involves only scalar multiplications without any added constants, it fulfills both additivity and homogeneity. This makes it a linear transformation.
Consider T: ℝ² → ℝ² given by T(x, y) = (x + 2y, 2x + 4y). Is this transformation linear?
Yes, because it is representable by matrix multiplication and satisfies linearity
Yes, because adding terms is always linear
No, because there is no constant term
No, because the second output is a multiple of the first
The transformation can be expressed as multiplication by the matrix [[1, 2], [2, 4]], which guarantees that the properties of additivity and homogeneity are met. Therefore, T is a linear transformation.
Given T: P₂ → P₂ defined by T(p(x)) = p(x) + p'(x) (where p'(x) denotes the derivative), determine if T is linear.
Yes, because adding the derivative does not affect linearity
No, because p'(x) is not defined for every polynomial
No, because differentiation changes the degree of the polynomial
Yes, because both the identity operator and differentiation are linear
Both the identity operator (p(x)) and the differentiation operator (p'(x)) are linear. Since the sum of linear operators is also linear, T is a linear transformation.
Examine T: ℝ² → ℝ defined by T(x, y) = x · y. Is T a linear transformation?
Yes, because multiplication is associative
Yes, because it satisfies the scalar multiplication property
No, because the product of variables does not distribute over addition
No, because it only seems linear for non-negative inputs
A linear transformation must satisfy T(u + v) = T(u) + T(v) and T(c·u) = c·T(u); the product x · y does not meet these conditions because it does not distribute over addition. Therefore, T is not linear.
Does the transformation T: ℝ³ → ℝ³ defined by T(x, y, z) = (x + y, y + z, x + z) satisfy the conditions for a linear transformation?
No, because the components are redundant
No, because not all variables appear in every component
Yes, because addition is a linear operation
Yes, because each component is a linear combination of the inputs
Each output of T is formed by adding two of the input variables. Since these sums represent linear combinations and there is no constant term, the transformation satisfies both additivity and homogeneity, making it linear.
Evaluate T: ℝ² → ℝ² defined by T(x, y) = (5, 0) regardless of the input values. Is T linear?
No, because T(0, 0) does not yield (0, 0)
Yes, because constant outputs are sometimes linear
No, because it ignores the input variables
Yes, because it is a constant function
A fundamental requirement for linear transformations is that the zero vector must map to the zero vector. Since T(x, y) = (5, 0) maps every input to a nonzero value, it violates this condition and is not linear.
Consider the transformation S: ℝ❿ → ℝ❿ defined by S(v) = 0 for all v in ℝ❿. Is S linear?
Yes, because it satisfies both additivity and scalar multiplication
No, because it does not change the input vector
No, because its output is always zero
Yes, because it is the trivial solution
The zero (or trivial) transformation always maps any input vector to the zero vector, satisfying T(u + v) = 0 = 0 + 0 and T(c·u) = 0 for any scalar c. This fully meets the requirements for a linear transformation.
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Study Outcomes

  1. Analyze whether a transformation meets the conditions of additivity and homogeneity.
  2. Apply the definition of linear transformations to evaluate given examples.
  3. Determine the validity of transformation properties through immediate feedback.
  4. Identify key characteristics that distinguish linear transformations from non-linear ones.
  5. Reflect on problem-solving strategies to enhance test and exam preparation in linear algebra.

Quiz: Identify Linear Transformations Cheat Sheet

  1. Definition of Linear Transformations - A linear transformation T takes vectors from one space to another while preserving addition and scalar multiplication. In other words, adding or stretching a vector before or after the transformation gives the same result. This makes them super reliable building blocks in algebra and geometry. Linear Transformation Definition
  2. Matrix Representation - Every linear transformation on ℝ❿ can be captured in a neat m×n matrix so that T(x)=Ax. This means infinite operations on vectors boil down to simple matrix multiplication. It's like packing a whole transformation into one tidy table of numbers. Matrix Representation of Linear Transformations
  3. Standard Matrix Construction - To find the matrix for a transformation, just apply T to each standard basis vector and slot the results as columns. It's like asking "What happens to (1,0,…,0)? How about (0,1,…,0)?" and using those answers as your map blueprint. This trick saves tons of calculation time! Constructing the Standard Matrix
  4. Classic Examples - Rotations, reflections, and scalings are your favorite playgrounds to see linear magic in action. Each one corresponds to a special matrix that spins, flips, or stretches space. Playing with these builds intuition for more abstract transformations. Transformation Matrices
  5. Key Properties - Linear transformations always send the zero vector to zero and respect any linear combination of vectors. That means T(0)=0 and T(a v + b w)=aT(v)+bT(w). These guarantees simplify solving systems and understanding how transformations behave. Properties of Linear Transformations
  6. Composition of Transformations - Chaining two linear transformations gives another linear transformation whose matrix is just the product of the original matrices. It's like function composition meets matrix multiplication in one smooth operation. This insight is crucial for graphics and control systems. Composing Linear Transformations
  7. Kernel and Image - The kernel (null space) is all vectors that collapse to zero, and the image (range) is where vectors can land after transformation. Analyzing these sets tells you about invertibility and solution spaces. It's a key step in solving linear systems and understanding dimensions. Kernel and Image of Linear Transformations
  8. Inverse Transformations - If a linear transformation is one-to-one and onto, you can reverse it using the inverse matrix A−1. Applying T and then T−1 (or vice versa) gets you back to the starting vector every time. This is a powerful tool for undoing transformations. Inverting Linear Transformations
  9. Real-World Applications - From rotating 3D models in video games to warping images in Photoshop, linear transformations are everywhere. Their matrix form makes them efficient on computers and crucial in engineering, physics, and data science. Recognizing these patterns opens doors in many tech fields. Applications of Linear Transformations
  10. Testing for Linearity - To check if a transformation is linear, verify that it preserves vector addition and scalar multiplication. Plug in T(v+w) vs. T(v)+T(w) and T(c v) vs. c T(v) to see if they match. This quick test helps you spot linear operations in any problem. Determining Linearity of Transformations
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