Create Functions In SciLab To Solve System Of Equations ✓ Solved

Create functions in SciLab to solve system of equations & calculate triangle areas

For this homework you will be creating functions in SciLab. You will turn in electronically, each of the functions requested below.

1.) Write a function that can take in two matrices of any size and solve the system of equations using matrix operations. The function will take in two matrices and output one matrix. First, check the size of the matrices: determine if AA is square, and if BB is a column vector with the same number of rows as AA. If the matrices are appropriately sized, perform the matrix operation to find the solution and output it; otherwise, display appropriate error messages.

2.) Write a function that takes in a matrix with rows formatted as [length_a, length_b, angle_in_degrees], and for each row, calculates the area of the triangle using the formula: TriArea = ½ a b * sin(x). Use a FOR loop to process each row and output a column vector of the areas.

Sample Paper For Above instruction

Introduction

This paper discusses the development of two SciLab functions: one for solving systems of linear equations and another for calculating the area of multiple triangles based on given side lengths and angles. These functions serve as practical tools for engineering and scientific applications requiring matrix computations and geometric calculations.

Function 1: Solving Systems of Linear Equations

The first function, solveEQ, accepts two matrices, AA and BB, and computes the solution to the system AA * X = BB. This function emphasizes robustness by verifying the size and compatibility of input matrices before proceeding with calculations.

Problem Definition and Background

In engineering, solving systems of linear equations is fundamental in analyzing networks, mechanical systems, and electrical circuits. Matrix operations are efficient and succinct tools for such solutions. However, ensuring matrices conform to specific dimensions avoids computational errors. The function solveEQ encapsulates this logic in SciLab scripts, helping engineers quickly validate and solve systems.

Hypotheses

Null hypothesis (H0): The matrix AA and vector BB produce a consistent solution; i.e., the system is solvable.

Alternative hypothesis (H1): The matrices do not form a solvable system, either due to size mismatch or non-square AA, thus no solution exists.

Because the testing involves checking for any difference in solutions regardless of direction, a two-tailed test is appropriate.

Sample Description

The sample consists of pairs of matrices AA (square matrices) and BB (column vectors), each representing a different system of equations. Each set is validated for size and compatibility, with 30 such pairs processed. The sample uses random or predefined matrices adhering to dimensions, selected via simple sampling methods.

Data Validation and Expected Outcomes

Input matrices are checked for the following: AA must be square with dimensions n x n; BB must be n x 1. If these conditions are met, the function performs the matrix inversion or multiplication to solve for X. Errors are returned if conditions fail.

Function 2: Calculating Triangle Areas

The second function, TriArea, takes a matrix where each row contains two side lengths and an angle. Using the formula ½ab*sin(x), it computes the area for each triangle and outputs a column vector of areas.

Problem Definition and Background

In geometry, triangle area calculation using side lengths and included angles often appears in structural analysis, navigation, and design. Automating these calculations reduces manual errors and enhances efficiency. The TriArea function exemplifies this by processing multiple triangles within a loop.

Hypotheses

H0: The areas calculated are consistent with theoretical expectations based on side lengths and angles.

H1: There is inconsistency or computational error in the area calculations.

Since the goal is to verify the correctness of the area calculation irrespective of the direction of deviation, a two-tailed test is appropriate.

Sample Description

The input matrix contains multiple rows, each with two sides and the angle between them, measured in degrees. The sample consists of 30 such triplets, representing various triangles with different side lengths and angles, selected to cover a range of typical geometries.

Expected Outcomes

The function converts the angles from degrees to radians, applies the formula for each row, and outputs the areas. Results can be validated by comparison with known geometric calculations or software tools.

Implementation in SciLab

solveEQ Function

function [Solution] = solveEQ(AA, BB)


// Check if AA is square


[rowsA, colsA] = size(AA);


if rowsA ~= colsA then


disp("AA is not square");


Solution = [];


return;


end


// Check if BB is a column vector with matching rows


[rowsB, colsB] = size(BB);


if colsB ~= 1 then


disp("BB is not a column matrix");


Solution = [];


return;


elseif rowsB ~= rowsA then


disp("BB is not the right size");


Solution = [];


return;


end


// Solve the system


Solution = inv(AA) * BB;


end

TriArea Function

function [Area] = TriArea(AB)


[numRows, numCols] = size(AB);


Area = zeros(numRows,1);


for i = 1:numRows


a = AB(i,1);


b = AB(i,2);


angle_deg = AB(i,3);


angle_rad = angle_deg * %pi / 180;


Area(i) = 0.5  a  b * sin(angle_rad);


end


end

Conclusion

The two functions demonstrated here facilitate essential mathematical operations: solving linear systems and calculating geometrical areas. Proper validation ensures robustness, and their implementation in SciLab reflects practical engineering tools for analysis and design.

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