Question
Linear Algebra Question on Finite Dimensional Vector Spaces
Which of the following is/are true ?
Every linear transformation from R2 to R2 maps lines onto points or lines
Every surjective linear transformation from R2 to R2 maps lines onto lines
Every bijective linear transformation from R2 to R2 maps pairs of parallel lines to pairs of parallel lines
Every bijective linear transformation from R2 to R2 maps pairs of perpendicular lines to pairs of perpendicular lines
Every linear transformation from R2 to R2 maps lines onto points or lines
Solution
The correct option is (A) : Every linear transformation from R2 to R2 maps lines onto points or lines, (B) : Every surjective linear transformation from R2 to R2 maps lines onto lines and (C) : Every bijective linear transformation from R2 to R2 maps pairs of parallel lines to pairs of parallel lines.