Question:

If $A$ is a square matrix. $A'$ its transpose, then $ \frac{1}{2}(A-A') $ is

Updated On: Jun 23, 2024
  • a symmetric matrix
  • a skew symmetric matrix
  • a unit matrix
  • an elementary matrix
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Now, $ {{\left[ \frac{1}{2}\,(A-A') \right]}^{'}}=\frac{1}{2}(A-A')' $
$ =\frac{1}{2}(A'-A) $
$ =-\frac{1}{2}(A-A') $
Hence, it is a skew symmetric matrix.
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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.