wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Let aij denote the element of the ith row and jth column in a 3×3 determinant (1i3,1j3) and let aij=aji for every i and j. Then the determinant has all the principal diagonal elements as

A
1
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
1
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
0
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
None of these
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is A 0
i-rows
j-columns
If (ii3,1j3) then aij=(aji)
For principle diagonal elements
i=j
aii=aii2aii=0
aii=0
The elements in principle diagonal are equal to 0
Option C correct


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Symmetric Matrix
MATHEMATICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon