Non-Zero Orthogonal Vectors: Show m<=n

In summary, non-zero orthogonal vectors are vectors that are perpendicular to each other and have a dot product of 0. In the context of m<=n, this means that the number of non-zero orthogonal vectors is less than or equal to the dimension of the vector space. This can be demonstrated through a mathematical proof using the properties of non-zero orthogonal vectors. Examples of non-zero orthogonal vectors include (1,0) and (0,1) in a 2-dimensional space, or (1,0,0) and (0,1,0) in a 3-dimensional space. These vectors are important in science because they allow for representation and manipulation of data in multiple dimensions and are used in fields such as physics, engineering,
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Suppose that{u1,u2,...,um} are non-zero pairwise orthogonal vectors (i.e., uj.ui=0 if i doesnt=j) of a subspace W of dimension n. Show that m<=n.
 
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1. What are non-zero orthogonal vectors?

Non-zero orthogonal vectors are vectors that are perpendicular to each other, meaning that they form a 90 degree angle between them. This means that their dot product is equal to 0.

2. What does m<=n mean in regards to non-zero orthogonal vectors?

In this context, m<=n means that the number of non-zero orthogonal vectors (m) is less than or equal to the dimension of the vector space (n).

3. How do you show that m<=n for non-zero orthogonal vectors?

This can be shown through a mathematical proof, where m and n are represented as variables and the properties of non-zero orthogonal vectors are used to demonstrate that m<=n is true.

4. What are some examples of non-zero orthogonal vectors?

Some examples of non-zero orthogonal vectors include (1,0) and (0,1) in a 2-dimensional space, or (1,0,0) and (0,1,0) in a 3-dimensional space. These vectors are perpendicular to each other and have a dot product of 0.

5. Why are non-zero orthogonal vectors important in science?

Non-zero orthogonal vectors are important in science because they allow us to represent and manipulate data in multiple dimensions. They are also used in fields such as physics, engineering, and computer science to represent forces, velocities, and other important quantities.

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