Matrices Multiple Choice Questions on “Derogatory and Non-Derogatory Matrices”.
1. Identify the type of Matrix
(begin{bmatrix}7&4&-1\4&7&-1\-4&-4&4end{bmatrix})
a) Identity Matrix
b) Non Derogatory Matrix
c) Derogatory Matrix
d) Symmetrical Matrix
Answer: c
Explanation: In this we have,
A=(begin{bmatrix}7&4&-1\4&7&-1\-4&-4&4end{bmatrix})
Finding the Characteristic Equation of the matrix
γ3-18γ2+81γ-108=0
Solving the Characteristic equation, we get the Eigenvalues
γ=3,3,12
Since Eigenvalues are repeated, this is a Derogatory Matrix.
2. Find the Eigenvalues and the type of the given matrix.
A=(begin{bmatrix}3&10&5\-2&-3&-4\3&5&7end{bmatrix})
a) 3, 1, 3 Non Derogatory
b) 2, 2, 2 Derogatory
c) 3, 2, 2 Derogatory
d) 1, 2, 3 Non Derogatory
Answer: c
Explanation: In this we have,
A=(begin{bmatrix}3&10&5\-2&-3&-4\3&5&7end{bmatrix})
Finding the characteristic equation of the Matrix,
-γ3+3γ2+24γ-141=0
Solving the Characteristic equation, we get the Eigenvalues
γ=3, 2, 2
Since Eigenvalues are repeated, this is a Derogatory Matrix.
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