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The only possible real eigenvalue of a Skew-Hermitian matrix is:
The only possible real eigenvalue of a Skew-Hermitian matrix is:
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Skew-Hermitian matrices have purely imaginary eigenvalues.
Updated On: Mar 26, 2025
- \( 1 \)
- \( -1 \)
- \( 0 \)
- None, i.e., no real eigenvalues
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
For a Skew-Hermitian matrix, eigenvalues are purely imaginary. The only real eigenvalue possible is \( 0 \).
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