Equivalence classes for an particular relation question

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The discussion focuses on determining equivalence classes for a specific relation involving an orthogonal matrix M, where M is defined as M=(aij) and satisfies the condition M^T=M^-1. The user seeks assistance in understanding the implications of the relation e1 relating to the vector v=(x,y,z) and the requirement that the components of v cannot all be zero for M^-1 to exist. The key question revolves around calculating the norm of the transformed vector Me1.

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Hi,

If anyone could help me with this I would be very glad! I have said that M=(aij) and M^T=M^-1
therefore if e1 relates v, where v=(x,y,z) then v=(a11,a21,a31) and all of those values can't be simultaneously zero for M^-1 to exist.. can't seem to get any further!
 
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So, you'll have to determine what \{Me_1~\vert~M~\text{orthogonal}\} is. Now, do you know what \|Me_1\| is (= the norm of Me_1)??
 

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