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Can a non square matrix span?
Yes, a non square matrix can span all of its column space. The column space of a matrix is the set of all possible linear combinations of its columns. As long as the columns are linearly independent, the matrix can span its entire column space regardless of its dimensions.
In order for a non square matrix to span its row space, it must have linearly independent rows. This can be determined by finding the rank of the matrix. If the rank is equal to the number of rows, then the matrix can span its row space.
A square matrix can span both its row and column space, while a non square matrix may only be able to span one or the other. Additionally, a square matrix can have a determinant of 0, indicating that it does not span its entire space, while a non square matrix must have a determinant of 0 in order to not span its entire space.
Yes, a non square matrix can span a subspace of its row space. This means that the matrix can span a smaller subset of its row space without spanning the entire space. This can happen when the rows of the matrix are linearly dependent and therefore do not span the entire space.
Yes, it is possible for a non square matrix to span a space of higher dimensions. This can happen when the columns of the matrix are linearly dependent, allowing them to span a higher dimensional space. However, the matrix will still only have the same number of linearly independent columns as its original dimensions.