Q81 / 225 · JEE Main 2004 · Mathematics

Let $A=\left(\begin{array}{ccc}0 & 0 & -1 \\ 0 & -1 & 0 \\ -1 & 0 & 0\end{array}\right)$ The only correct statement about the matrix $A$ is

  • A
    $A$ is a zero matrix
  • Correct answer
    B
    $A^2=I$
  • C
    $\mathrm{A}^{-1}$ does not exist
  • D
    $A=(-1) I$, where $I$ is a unit matrix

Solution

$A . A=\left[\begin{array}{lll}1 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 1\end{array}\right]=I$

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

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