Question: In Euclidean 2-space, let {e 1 , e 2 } be an orthonormal basis with positive volume.(a) Show that the components of in this

In Euclidean 2-space, let {e1, e2} be an orthonormal basis with positive volume.(a) Show that the components of ∈ in this basis are


12 = +1, 21= -1, 11= 22=0. (1.24a)


(b) Show that


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12 = +1, 21= -1, 11= 22=0. (1.24a)

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