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Matrix description of transformations in a plane

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 November 2016

H. B. Talbot  and
A. R. Tammadge
H. B. Talbot
Affiliation:
Sevenoaks School, Kent TN13 1HU
A. R. Tammadge
Affiliation:
Sevenoaks School, Kent TN13 1HU
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Any simple transformation that leaves the origin unchanged corresponds to multiplication by a 2 × 2 matrix which can generally be written down at sight. Transformations such as translations, under which the origin moves, cannot be represented in this simple manner. However, by moving into three dimensions this deficiency can be made good. Furthermore, the exercise gives useful experience of thinking in three dimensions and a useful addition to the repertoire of matrices.

Type
Research Article
Information
The Mathematical Gazette , Volume 58 , Issue 404 , June 1974 , pp. 92 - 102
Copyright
Copyright © Mathematical Association 1974

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