In matrix composition, why does A∘B mean apply B first and then A?
Conditions
- A and B are treated as transformations on the same space, here three-dimensional space.
- The output of B must be an input acceptable to A.
Reasoning, step by step
- Identify the notation .
- Recall the definition of function composition: .
- Apply this to linear transformations: the vector is first transformed by , producing .
- Then, the result is transformed by , producing .
- Conclude that B acts first, followed by A.
Example
The video explains: 'The notation A∘B is explained as a composition in which B acts first and A acts second. That order matters: the missing entries in the lower matrix are not found by transforming columns of A, but by feeding columns of B into A.'
Common misconceptions
- Thinking that A∘B means apply A first and then B because A is written first.
- Confusing composition with matrix multiplication order without considering the functional application direction.
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