Explain how a 2x2 matrix can be used to represent a rotation transformation in the plane. Provide an example with a specific angle of rotation.
Instructor solution
A 2x2 matrix can represent a rotation transformation in the plane by using the following form:
where
This matrix, when multiplied by a vector, rotates the vector 90 degrees counterclockwise.
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