Question
Download Solution PDFConsider the following in respect of the matrices
I. PQ is a null matrix.
II. QP is an identity matrix of order 3.
III. PQ = QP
Which of the above is/are correct?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFMatrix Multiplication and Properties:
- Matrix multiplication involves the dot product of rows and columns.
- A null matrix is a matrix in which all elements are zero.
- An identity matrix is a square matrix with 1's on the diagonal and 0's elsewhere.
- For matrices P and Q, PQ = QP does not generally hold unless P and Q commute.
Matrix Definitions:
- Null Matrix: A matrix where all elements are zero.
- Identity Matrix: A square matrix with 1's on the main diagonal and 0's elsewhere.
Calculation:
⇒ PQ =
⇒QP =
Then PQ = QP
∴ Option (c) is correct
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