Let U,V be subspaces of Rn. Suppose that U⊥V. Prove that {u,v} is linearly independent for any nonzero vectors u∈U,v∈V.

Jaya Legge

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2021-03-02

Let U,V be subspaces of Rn. Suppose that UV. Prove that {u,v} is linearly independent for any nonzero vectors uU, vV.

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Pohanginah

Pohanginah

Skilled2021-03-03Added 96 answers

Given that UV that is (u,v)=0 for any uU and vV. Let
au+bv=0
(au+bv,u)=0a(u,v)+b(u,v)=0a(u,u)=0 (since u is a non zero vector) a=0
Again
au+bv=0(au+bv,v)=0a(u,v)+b(u,v)=0b(v,v)=0 (since v is a non zero vector) b=0
Therefore au+bv=0a=b=0. Hence {u,v} is linearly independent.

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