A linear operator T: V→V is called nilpotent if TP = 0 for certain positive integer p. Prove that if an operator is nilpotent then 0 is its only eigenvalue.

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8. A linear operator T: V → V is called nilpotent if TP = 0 for certain positive integer p.
Prove that if an operator is nilpotent then 0 is its only eigenvalue.
R3 defined by I (r) - Ar for r column vectors in
6
For the linear operator I
1. D3
Transcribed Image Text:8. A linear operator T: V → V is called nilpotent if TP = 0 for certain positive integer p. Prove that if an operator is nilpotent then 0 is its only eigenvalue. R3 defined by I (r) - Ar for r column vectors in 6 For the linear operator I 1. D3
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