Q
Which matrix operation is used for scaling?

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Scaling is achieved through matrix multiplication by a scaling matrix.
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How does a negative determinant affect a transformation?

A). Inverts the transformation

B). Scales the transformation

C). Reflects the transformation

D). Rotates the transformation

What happens to a vector multiplied by the zero matrix?

A). It is rotated

B). It is scaled

C). It becomes a zero vector

D). It becomes an identity vector

What is the result of multiplying two orthogonal matrices?

A). A diagonal matrix

B). A non-orthogonal matrix

C). An identity matrix

D). A reflection matrix

What is the determinant of a scaling matrix?

A). Always 1

B). Always 0

C). Depends on the scaling factor

D). Always -1

What does a transformation matrix do?

A). Adds two matrices

B). Multiplies two matrices

C). Divides two matrices

D). Subtracts two matrices

How do you combine transformation matrices for multiple operations?

A). Add them together

B). Multiply them in reverse order

C). Multiply them in the given order

D). Divide them

What happens when you apply a translation matrix?

A). Rotates the object

B). Scales the object

C). Moves the object

D). Skews the object

Which matrix operation is used for mirroring?

A). Addition

B). Subtraction

C). Multiplication

D). Division

What does a scaling matrix look like?

A). [[1, 0], [0, 1]]

B). [[0, 1], [1, 0]]

C). [[s, 0], [0, s]]

D). [[0, s], [s, 0]]

What is the effect of a reflection matrix?

A). Scales the object

B). Moves the object

C). Rotates the object

D). Mirrors the object