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 answerB$A^2=I$
- 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'.