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    5. The matrix $$\begin{bmatrix} 0 & -1 \\ 1 & 0 \end{bmatrix}$$

    The matrix \(\begin{bmatrix} 0 & -1 \\ 1 & 0 \end{bmatrix}\)

    Example · High school

    Terms

    TermThis exampleWhy
    array ✓
    matrix ✓
    linear map ✗

    Distinctions using this example

    • Array vs. matrix vs. linear map: It represents rotation by $90°$ in the standard basis, but it is a grid of numbers, not a function.

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    Collection: Examples

    Updated: November 4, 2026

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