NDA2025MathematicsMatricesActual
For the following two (02) items: Let A = pmatrix & - & pmatrix . What is the value of the determinant of the matrix A^4 ?
Options
- A0
- B1
- C4 - 4
- D^2 4 - ^2 4
Correct answer
B. 1
Step-by-step solution
The determinant of matrix A is given by: |A| = ( ) - (- ) |A| = ^2 + ^2 = 1 Using the property of determinants |A^n| = |A|^n , we have: |A^4| = |A|^4 = 1^4 = 1 Answer: 1