Oxford Linear Algebra: Rank Nullity Theorem

University of Oxford mathematician Dr Tom Crawford introduces the concepts of rank and nullity for a linear transformation, before going through a full step-by-step proof of the Rank Nullity Theorem. Check out ProPrep with a 30-day free trial: https://www.proprep.uk/info/TOM-Crawford

Links to the other videos mentioned:
Linear Transformations:    • Oxford Linear Algebra: Linear Transfo...  
Dimension Formula:    • Oxford Linear Algebra: Dimension Form...  
Spanning, Basis & Linear Independence:    • Oxford Linear Algebra: Basis, Spannin...  
Subspace Test:    • Oxford Linear Algebra: Subspace Test  

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The video begins with the definition of the kernel and image of a linear transformation, as well as their dimensions as the nullity and rank of the linear map. Next is a fully worked example of a map in R^2 with an explicit calculation of the kernel, image, nullity and rank.

In the second part of the video the Rank Nullity Theorem is presented: the dimension of the starting vector space of a linear map is equal to the rank of the linear map (dimension of its image) plus the nullity of the map (dimension of its kernel). A full step-by-step proof is then presented by constructing a basis for each component.

Watch the other videos from the Oxford Linear Algebra series at the links below.

Solving Systems of Linear Equations using Elementary Row Operations (ERO’s):    • Oxford Linear Algebra: Elementary Row...  

Calculating the inverse of 2x2, 3x3 and 4x4 matrices:    • Oxford Linear Algebra: How to find a ...  

What is the Determinant Function:    • Oxford Linear Algebra: What is the De...  

The Easiest Method to Calculate Determinants:    • Oxford Linear Algebra: The Easiest Me...  

Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors Explained:    • Oxford Linear Algebra: Eigenvalues an...  

Spectral Theorem Proof:    • Oxford Linear Algebra: Spectral Theor...  

Vector Space Axioms:    • Oxford Linear Algebra: What is a Vect...  

Subspace Test:    • Oxford Linear Algebra: Subspace Test  

Basis, Spanning and Linear Independence:    • Oxford Linear Algebra: Basis, Spannin...  

Dimension Formula:    • Oxford Linear Algebra: Dimension Form...  

Direct Sum:    • Oxford Linear Algebra: Direct Sum of ...  

Linear Transformations:    • Oxford Linear Algebra: Linear Transfo...  

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