AP EAMCET2009MathematicsMatrices
Let A and B be two symmetric matrices of same order. Then, the matrix A B-B A is
Options
- Aa symmetric matrix
- Ba skew-symmetric matrix
- Ca null matrix
- Dthe identity matrix
Correct answer
B. a skew-symmetric matrix
Step-by-step solution
Given, A=A^ , B=B^ Now, (A B-B A)^ =(A B)^ -(B A)^ aligned & =B^ A^ -A^ B^ & =B A-A B & =-(A B-B A) aligned A B-B A is a skew-symmetric matrix.