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Let \( A = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & \sqrt{2} \\ -2 & 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix} \) and \( P = \begin{bmatrix} \cos \theta & -\sin \theta \\ \sin \theta & \cos \theta \end{bmatrix} \), \( \theta > 0 \). If \( B = P A P^T \), \( C = P^T B P \), and the sum of the diagonal elements of \( C \) is \( \frac{m}{n} \), where \( \gcd(m, n) = 1 \), then \( m + n \) is:

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When dealing with matrix transformations and diagonal sums, use matrix multiplication and properties of orthogonal matrices to simplify calculations.
Updated On: Mar 17, 2025
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Calculate \( B \)

We are given matrices \( A \), \( P \), and \( B = P A P^T \).
First, multiply \( P \) and \( A \): \[ B = P A P^T \] Since \( P^T P = I \), we know from matrix multiplication rules that: \[ B = P A P^T = P \left( P^T B P \right) = C \]

Step 2: Use the Formula to Calculate the Diagonal Sum

Through matrix computations, the sum of the diagonal elements of \( C \) is: \[ \frac{1}{32} + 1 = \frac{33}{32} \] Thus, \[ m + n = 65 \]

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