If the matrix satisfied , then the value of is
- (A)
- (B)-1
- (C)1
- (D)✓ Correct
Answer: (D)
Solution
The characteristic equation of is , so by Cayley--Hamilton . Then
The condition is , i.e. . As is not a scalar matrix, , giving , which also satisfies .
The condition is , i.e. . As is not a scalar matrix, , giving , which also satisfies .
JEE Main · 2021 · 27 Aug 2021 · Shift 1 · Single correct option