Q33 / 53 · NEST (NISER) 2013 · Mathematics

Let $\omega$ be the complex cube root of unity. Consider the set
$E=\left\{(a, b, c) \in \mathbb{R}^3: \operatorname{det}\left(\begin{array}{ccc}\omega & a & 1 \\ 0 & c & 1 \\ 1 & -b & \omega\end{array}\right)=0\right\}$
Then $E$ is

  • A
    an empty set.
  • B
    a nonempty finite set.
  • C
    a plane in $\mathbb{R}^3$.
  • Correct answer
    D
    a straight line in $\mathbb{R}^3$.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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