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Compute both compositions F ∘G and G ∘F of the following...

Compute both compositions $F \circ G$ and $G \circ F$ of the following affine transformations on $\mathrm{R}^2$. Which pairs commute? (a) $F=$ counterclockwise rotation around the origin by $45^{\circ}$; $G=$ translation in the $y$ direction by 3 units. (b) $F=$ counterclockwise rotation around the point $(1,1)^T$ by $30^{\circ} ; G=$ counterclockwise rotation around the point $(-2,1)^T$ by $90^{\circ}$. (c) $F=$ reflection through the line $y=x+1 ; G=$ rotation around $(1,1)^T$ by $180^{\circ}$.

Key Concepts

Commutativity in Transformations

Commutativity in the context of transformations refers to the property that two transformations may be applied in either order and yield the same result. Although many affine transformations (such as general rotations and translations) do not commute when composed, certain cases (like specific rotations or translations under particular conditions) do commute. Analyzing when and why transformations commute is important in understanding the structure and symmetry of transformation groups.

Composition of Functions

The composition of functions is an operation where two functions are combined such that the output of one function becomes the input of the other. In the context of affine transformations, the overall transformation is achieved by applying one transformation after the other. The order of composition is crucial, as the resulting transformation can differ if the order of operations is reversed.

Reflection

A reflection is an affine transformation that ‘flips’ a figure over a specified line (in two dimensions) or plane (in higher dimensions). It is represented by a linear transformation that reverses orientation, and may involve a corresponding translation if the line of reflection is not through the origin. Reflections are key in studying symmetry and invariance in geometric figures.

Rotation

A rotation in the plane is a linear transformation that turns every point around a fixed center by a given angle. When the rotation is about the origin, it can be represented by a 2x2 orthogonal matrix with cosine and sine functions. Rotations preserve distances and angles, and are used to manipulate shapes and coordinate systems without distorting their structure.

Affine Transformation

An affine transformation is a mapping between spaces that preserves points, straight lines, and planes. It consists of a linear transformation followed by a translation. In R², these can be represented by a matrix for the linear part and a vector for the translation part. Affine transformations are fundamental in geometry and computer graphics because they allow for operations like rotation, scaling, translation, and reflection while preserving collinearity and ratios of distances along parallel lines.

Translation

A translation is a type of affine transformation that shifts every point in the space by the same distance in a given direction. Unlike rotations or reflections, translations are not linear transformations because they do not preserve the origin. They are essential for repositioning geometric objects and are commonly combined with rotations or scalings in more complex transformations.

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