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Matrix calculation involves various operations performed on matrices, which are rectangular arrays of numbers arranged in rows and columns. Common operations include addition, multiplication, transposition, and finding determinants.
The calculator performs the following matrix operations:
Addition: \[ A + B = \begin{bmatrix} a_{11}+b_{11} & a_{12}+b_{12} \\ a_{21}+b_{21} & a_{22}+b_{22} \end{bmatrix} \]
Multiplication: \[ A \times B = \begin{bmatrix} a_{11}b_{11}+a_{12}b_{21} & a_{11}b_{12}+a_{12}b_{22} \\ a_{21}b_{11}+a_{22}b_{21} & a_{21}b_{12}+a_{22}b_{22} \end{bmatrix} \]
Transpose: \[ A^T = \begin{bmatrix} a_{11} & a_{21} \\ a_{12} & a_{22} \end{bmatrix} \]
Determinant: \[ \det(A) = a_{11}a_{22} - a_{12}a_{21} \]
Details: Matrix operations are fundamental in linear algebra and have applications in computer graphics, engineering, physics, economics, statistics, and many other fields.
Tips: Select an operation, enter the matrix values (for operations requiring two matrices, fill both), and click Calculate. All cells must contain valid numbers.
Q1: What is matrix addition?
A: Matrix addition is performed by adding corresponding elements of two matrices of the same dimensions.
Q2: Can I multiply any two matrices?
A: No, the number of columns in the first matrix must equal the number of rows in the second matrix.
Q3: What does the determinant tell us?
A: The determinant provides important information about a matrix, including whether it's invertible and the volume scaling factor of the linear transformation it represents.
Q4: What is matrix transposition?
A: Transposition flips a matrix over its main diagonal, switching the row and column indices of each element.
Q5: Are there limitations to this calculator?
A: This calculator currently only handles 2×2 matrices. For larger matrices, more advanced tools are needed.