JAMIA 2023 — Mathematics PYQ
JAMIA | Mathematics | 2023If the rank of matrix a00amp;0amp;bamp;0amp;0amp;0amp;c is 2, then
Choose the correct answer:
- A.
abc=0
(Correct Answer) - B.
a=0,bc=0
- C.
ab=0,c=0
abc=0
Explanation
1. Given Matrix:
2. Property of Rank for a Diagonal Matrix:
Ek diagonal matrix ka rank uske non-zero diagonal elements ki sankhya (count) ke barabar hota hai.
3. Case 1: Agar Rank = 3 ho (Full Rank):
Iska matlab hai ki teeno elements (a,b,c) non-zero hone chahiye.
4. Case 2: Agar Rank = 2 :
Iska matlab hai ki koi bhi do elements non-zero honge aur ek element zero hoga.
Explanation
1. Given Matrix:
2. Property of Rank for a Diagonal Matrix:
Ek diagonal matrix ka rank uske non-zero diagonal elements ki sankhya (count) ke barabar hota hai.
3. Case 1: Agar Rank = 3 ho (Full Rank):
Iska matlab hai ki teeno elements (a,b,c) non-zero hone chahiye.
4. Case 2: Agar Rank = 2 :
Iska matlab hai ki koi bhi do elements non-zero honge aur ek element zero hoga.

