Example 1.4 shows that the only matrix similar to a zero matrix is itself and that the

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Example 1.4 shows that the only matrix similar to a zero matrix is itself and that the only matrix similar to the identity is itself.
(a) Show that the 1 × 1 matrix whose single entry is 2 is also similar only to itself.
(b) Is a matrix of the form cI for some scalar c similar only to itself?
(c) Is a diagonal matrix similar only to itself?
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Linear Algebra

ISBN: 9780982406212

1st Edition

Authors: Jim Hefferon

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