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==Definition==
==Definition==


The '''nullity''' of a quadratic form is defined as its [[extended index of a quadratic form|extended index]] minus its [[index of a quadratic form|index]].
The '''nullity''' of a bilinear form on a real vector space is defined as its [[extended index of a quadratic form|extended index]] minus its [[index of a quadratic form|index]].


==Related terms==
==Related terms==

Revision as of 17:31, 23 June 2007

Definition

The nullity of a bilinear form on a real vector space is defined as its extended index minus its index.

Related terms