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ScalingMatrix

ScalingMatrix[{s_x, s_y, ...}]
gives the matrix corresponding to scaling by a factor s_i along each coordinate axis.

ScalingMatrix[s, v]
gives the matrix corresponding to scaling by a factor s along the direction of the vector v.

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ScalingMatrix gives matrices for scaling from the origin.

ScalingMatrix works in any number of dimensions.

Basic Examples (2)

Scaling by factors a, b and c along the

,

and

directions:

Out[1]//MatrixForm=

Scaling by a factor s along the direction of the vector

:

Out[1]//MatrixForm=

Applications (2)

Properties & Relations (4)

Neat Examples (1)

ScalingTransform Scale Magnify RotationMatrix

Constructing Matrices

Constructing Matrices

Geometric Transforms

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