Question:

If $A = \begin{bmatrix}0&-1\\ 1&0\end{bmatrix}$ then $A^{16}$ is equal to :

Updated On: Jul 6, 2022
  • $\begin{bmatrix}0&-1\\ 1&0\end{bmatrix}$
  • $\begin{bmatrix}0& 1\\ 1&0\end{bmatrix}$
  • $\begin{bmatrix} - 1 &0 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$
  • $\begin{bmatrix} 1 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

We have $A = \begin{bmatrix}0&-1\\ 1&0\end{bmatrix} $ Now, $A^{2} = A.A = \begin{pmatrix}0&-1\\ 1&0\end{pmatrix}\begin{pmatrix}0&-1\\ 1&0\end{pmatrix} $ $ = \begin{pmatrix}-1&0\\ 0&-1\end{pmatrix} = - I $ where $I = \begin{pmatrix}1&0\\ 0&1\end{pmatrix}$ is identity matrix $ \left(A^{2}\right)^{8} = \left(-I\right)^{8} = I$ Hence, $ A^{16} = I $
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Matrices

Matrix:

A matrix is a rectangular array of numbers, variables, symbols, or expressions that are defined for the operations like subtraction, addition, and multiplications. The size of a matrix is determined by the number of rows and columns in the matrix.

The basic operations that can be performed on matrices are:

  1. Addition of Matrices - The addition of matrices addition can only be possible if the number of rows and columns of both the matrices are the same.
  2. Subtraction of Matrices - Matrices subtraction is also possible only if the number of rows and columns of both the matrices are the same.
  3. Scalar Multiplication - The product of a matrix A with any number 'c' is obtained by multiplying every entry of the matrix A by c, is called scalar multiplication. 
  4. Multiplication of Matrices - Matrices multiplication is defined only if the number of columns in the first matrix and rows in the second matrix are equal. 
  5. Transpose of Matrices - Interchanging of rows and columns is known as the transpose of matrices.