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eigenvalues
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a special number used in linear algebra to describe how vectors change during transformations
- Eigenvalues help us understand how matrices transform vectors.
- The eigenvalues of a matrix can tell us about its stability and behavior.
- Engineers use eigenvalues to understand structural stability in bridges.
- Eigenvalues reveal growth rates in population models.
- The eigenvalues of a symmetric matrix are always real numbers.