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Matrix MCQ Solutions

The document provides detailed solutions to multiple-choice questions (MCQs) related to matrices and their properties, covering topics such as matrix rank, determinants, idempotent and orthogonal matrices, and linear dependence. Each question is followed by a brief explanation and the correct answer. The solutions range from basic properties to more complex theorems in linear algebra.

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Matrix MCQ Solutions

The document provides detailed solutions to multiple-choice questions (MCQs) related to matrices and their properties, covering topics such as matrix rank, determinants, idempotent and orthogonal matrices, and linear dependence. Each question is followed by a brief explanation and the correct answer. The solutions range from basic properties to more complex theorems in linear algebra.

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Detailed Solutions: MCQs 1 to 72 from 'Matrices and Their Properties'

−1 3 5
[1] M = 1 −3 −5 We observe: - Row 1 and Row 3 are equal - Row 2 is the negative of Row 1 So,
−1 3 5
rank = 1. Try checking if it's periodic: M 2  M , =
M 2  0 , but
= M 3 = M ⇒ M is periodic Answer: (d)
periodic

−5 −8 0
[2] M = 3 5 0 Try M 2 . You'll get identity matrix ⇒ involutory Answer: (d) involutory
1 2 −1

[3] Given: M 2 − λM + 2I = 0 Find λ by computing M 2 and matching terms. λ = 2 satisfies the


equation. Answer: (c) 2

[4] det(adj A) = (det A)n−1 Answer: (c)

[5] det(cA) = cn ⋅ det(A) Answer: (a)

[6] A + B is idempotent ⇔ AB = 0 Answer: (b)

[7] AB is idempotent ⇔ AB = BA Answer: (c)

[8] A idempotent and A + B = I ⇒ B = I - A ⇒ B is idempotent Answer: (b)

[9] Only true: det(AB) = det A ⋅ det B Answer: (c)

[10] All of (a), (b), (c) are true Answer: (d)

[11] If A is orthogonal ⇒ A^T = A^{-1} ⇒ both are orthogonal Answer: (a)

[12] If A is symmetric ⇒ adj(A) is also symmetric Answer: (a)

[13] det A + det B = 0 ⇒ determinant zero ⇒ singular Answer: (b)

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[14] det A = −1 , A orthogonal ⇒ eigenvalue -1 ⇒ A + I singular Answer: (b)

[15] (I + A)−1 (I − A) orthogonal ⇒ A skew-symmetric Answer: (c)

[16] Given A skew-symmetric ⇒ expression becomes orthogonal Answer: (a)

[17] Block-diagonal matrix of orthogonal matrices is orthogonal Answer: (d)

[18] A is non-singular ⇒ A^3 non-singular ⇒ rank = 4 Answer: (c)

[19] adj(A) has full rank for non-singular matrix Answer: (d)

[20] rank(AB) = rank(A) when B is non-singular Answer: (c)

[21] rank(AB) = 4 ⇒ both ≥ 4 Answer: (d)

[22] Unique solution ⇔ rank(A) = rank([A : b]) = n Answer: (b)

[23] Infinite solution ⇔ rank(A) = rank([A : b]) < n Answer: (a)

[24] Matrix of cube roots of unity is linearly dependent ⇒ rank = 2 Answer: (a)

[25] A has rank 2 ⇒ BA cannot have rank 4 Answer: (d)

[26] rank(AB) = 1 ⇒ rank(BA) ≤ 1 ⇒ cannot be 2 Answer: (c)

[27] Row reduce the matrix ⇒ two pivots ⇒ rank = 2 Answer: (b)

[28] Rotation by π/4 , returns to identity after 8 times ⇒ n = 8 Answer: (b)

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[29] Skew-symmetric matrix of odd order ⇒ determinant is 0 Answer: (d)

[30] Tridiagonal matrix with known recurrence formula ⇒ det A = 5/44 Answer: (b)

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