Question:

The number of all possible matrices of order 2 x 2 with each entry 0 or 1 is:

Updated On: Jan 3, 2024
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Four elements overall are contained in a \(2 × 2\) matrix. 

Either \(1\) or \(0\) can be used in place of each element. 

Each of the four spaces can therefore be filled in one of two ways.

Therefore, there will be a total of \(2×2×2×2 = 2^4\) matrices in this type of matrix.

Consequently, \(16\) is the maximum number of \(2\times2\) order matrices that can have either \(0\) or \(1\) for each entry.

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Concepts Used:

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.