Proof of 2D rotation commutativity

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Homework Statement



How is it possible to prove that 2-dimensional rotations (via matrix transformations) are commutative?


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I believe subbing in trig variables in two matrices and then calculating them in different orders would result in the same matrix and prove it, but I am not sure it is sufficient.
 
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MexicanCyber said:

Homework Statement



How is it possible to prove that 2-dimensional rotations (via matrix transformations) are commutative?

I believe subbing in trig variables in two matrices and then calculating them in different orders would result in the same matrix and prove it, but I am not sure it is sufficient.

Yes, that would prove it.