True or False: P-Dimensional Subspace and Basis for R^n

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In summary, if H is a p-dimensional subspace for R^n and {v1,...vp} is a spanning set of H, then {v1,...vp} is automatically a basis for H. This is true because if a subspace is p-dimensional, it must be spanned by p linearly independent vectors, making them a basis for the subspace.
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If H is a p-dimensional subsapce for R^n and {v1,...vp}
is a spanning set of H, then {v1,...vp} is automatically a basis for H.


True or False


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I am under the impression that this is true due to the fact that since the subspace is p-dimensional that {v1,...vp} is a basis because it must be linearly independent because this set spans p-dimensions thus needs p vectors.
 
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That's pretty much it. If you have p vectors that are linearly independent, and that span a subspace of dimension p, then these vectors are a basis for that subspace.
 

Related to True or False: P-Dimensional Subspace and Basis for R^n

What is a P-Dimensional Subspace?

A P-Dimensional Subspace is a mathematical concept that refers to a space that has P dimensions, where P is any positive integer. It is a subset of a larger space that is defined by a set of vectors that span the space.

What is the difference between a P-Dimensional Subspace and a P-Dimensional Space?

A P-Dimensional Subspace is a subset of a P-Dimensional Space. This means that while a P-Dimensional Space contains all possible points in P dimensions, a P-Dimensional Subspace only contains a specific set of points within that space. Think of a P-Dimensional Space as a bucket, and a P-Dimensional Subspace as a smaller container within that bucket.

How do you determine the dimension of a P-Dimensional Subspace?

The dimension of a P-Dimensional Subspace is determined by the number of linearly independent vectors that span the space. This means that if you have P vectors that are not linearly dependent on each other, then the dimension of the subspace is P. In other words, the number of vectors you need to describe the subspace determines its dimension.

What is the geometric interpretation of a P-Dimensional Subspace?

The geometric interpretation of a P-Dimensional Subspace depends on the value of P. For P = 1, the subspace is a line. For P = 2, the subspace is a plane. For P = 3, the subspace is a 3-dimensional space, and so on. In general, a P-Dimensional Subspace is a flat region of P dimensions within a larger space.

How is a P-Dimensional Subspace useful in scientific research?

P-Dimensional Subspaces are useful in scientific research because they allow us to reduce the complexity of a problem by focusing on a smaller subset of a larger space. This can make calculations and analysis more manageable and can help us better understand the underlying structure of a system. P-Dimensional Subspaces are also used in fields such as physics, engineering, and computer science to model and analyze data in higher dimensions.

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