MCQ
Choose the correct answer from the given four options.
The matrix $\begin{bmatrix}1&0&0\\0&2&0\\0&0&4\end{bmatrix}$ is a:
  • A
    Identity matrix.
  • Symmetric matrix.
  • C
    Skew-symmetric matrix.
  • D
    None of these.

Answer

Correct option: B.
Symmetric matrix.
We have $\text{A}=\begin{bmatrix}1&0&0\\0&2&0\\0&0&4\end{bmatrix}$

$\therefore\ \text{A}'=\text{A}$

So, the given matrix is a symmetric matrix.

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