For the matrices $A$ compute $A^{2}=A A, A^{3}=A A A,$ and $A^{4} .$ Describe the pattern that emerges, and use this pattern to find $A^{1001}$. Interpret your answers geometrically, in terms of rotations, reflections, shears, and orthogonal projections. $$\left[\begin{array}{rr} 1 & 0 \\ 0 & -1 \end{array}\right]$$

          For the matrices $A$ compute $A^{2}=A A, A^{3}=A A A,$ and $A^{4} .$ Describe the pattern that emerges, and use this pattern to find $A^{1001}$. Interpret your answers geometrically, in terms of rotations, reflections, shears, and orthogonal projections.
$$\left[\begin{array}{rr}
1 & 0 \\
0 & -1
\end{array}\right]$$

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Linear Algebra and Its Applications

David C. Lay, Steven R. Lay, Judi J.… 5th Edition

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Step 1:** Compute $A^{2}=A A$: $$\begin{bmatrix} 1 & 0 \\ 0 & -1 \end{bmatrix} \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 0 \\ 0 & -1 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix} = I$$ ** Show more…

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For the matrices $A$ compute $A^{2}=A A, A^{3}=A A A,$ and $A^{4} .$ Describe the pattern that emerges, and use this pattern to find $A^{1001}$. Interpret your answers geometrically, in terms of rotations, reflections, shears, and orthogonal projections. $$\left[\begin{array}{rr} 1 & 0 \\ 0 & -1 \end{array}\right]$$