Show that this column matrix is not a vector

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This discussion focuses on demonstrating that a column matrix does not behave as a vector under transformation. The participants suggest utilizing a rotation matrix composed of Euler angles, specifically simplifying the problem to a rotation about the z-axis. The key insight is that examining the z component reveals differing results when the rotation is applied to the third term of the array, confirming that the column matrix does not conform to vector transformation properties.

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Summary:: I am suppose to show that this columns matrix does not transform as a vector. In another words, it is not in fact a vector.

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I think this become trivial if we get the rotation matrix composed of Euler angles. But, i think that it is not the best way to solve this problem, and i can't find another way.
 
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This is not my area of expertise, but I think you can simplify it to a rotation about the z-axis. That matrix is much simpler. I think you might only need to look at the z component, and show that you get a different result when the rotation is applied to the 3rd term in that array.
 
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@Herculi, please give an attempt at a solution.
 

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