It is well-known that the eigenvectors of a symmetric matrix corresponding to distinct eigenvalues are orthogonal.
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First, we need to understand what a symmetric matrix is. A symmetric matrix is a square matrix that is equal to its transpose. In other words, if A is a symmetric matrix, then A = A^T. Show more…
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