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Symmetric Matrices Questions With Answers

The document contains a set of objective questions related to symmetric matrices, covering definitions, properties, and characteristics. It includes multiple-choice questions with an answer key provided at the end. Topics addressed include the conditions for symmetry, operations that preserve symmetry, and the structure of symmetric matrices.

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Symmetric Matrices Questions With Answers

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Objective Questions on Symmetric Matrices

1. Which of the following is a symmetric matrix?

A. [[1, 2], [3, 4]]

B. [[1, 2], [2, 1]]

C. [[0, 1], [-1, 0]]

D. [[1, 0], [0, -1]]

2. A matrix A is symmetric if:

A. A = A^-1

B. A = A^2

C. A = A^T

D. A^T = -A

3. What is the shape of a symmetric matrix?

A. Rectangular

B. Row matrix

C. Square

D. Column matrix

4. If A is symmetric, then which of the following is always true?

A. A^2 is symmetric

B. A + A^T is skew-symmetric

C. A - A^T is symmetric

D. A^T is symmetric

5. The transpose of a symmetric matrix is:

A. Diagonal

B. Skew-symmetric

C. Identity
D. Symmetric

6. Which of the following matrices is both symmetric and diagonal?

A. [[1, 0], [0, 2]]

B. [[0, 1], [1, 0]]

C. [[2, 3], [3, 2]]

D. [[1, -1], [1, 1]]

7. If A is a symmetric matrix, then for any scalar k, kA is:

A. Always symmetric

B. Always skew-symmetric

C. Sometimes symmetric

D. Not defined

8. Which operation preserves the symmetry of a matrix?

A. Multiplication by a non-square matrix

B. Addition with a skew-symmetric matrix

C. Addition with another symmetric matrix

D. Taking the inverse

9. The number of independent elements in a 3x3 symmetric matrix is:

A. 9

B. 6

C. 3

D. 5

10. Let A = [[a, b], [b, c]]. For what values of a, b, c is A symmetric?

A. For all a, b, c

B. Only if b = 0

C. Only if a = c

D. Always, since it's square


11. If A and B are symmetric matrices of the same order, then A + B is:

A. Skew-symmetric

B. Not defined

C. Symmetric

D. Diagonal

12. Which matrix is symmetric?

A. [[1, 1], [-1, 1]]

B. [[0, 2], [2, 0]]

C. [[0, -2], [2, 0]]

D. [[3, 4], [0, 1]]

13. A matrix A is said to be symmetric if and only if:

A. A = -A^T

B. A = A^T

C. A^2 = A

D. A^-1 = A

14. The diagonal elements of a symmetric matrix are:

A. Always zero

B. Always one

C. Always real

D. Always equal

15. Which of the following matrices is NOT symmetric?

A. [[1, 0], [0, 1]]

B. [[2, 3], [3, 2]]

C. [[0, -1], [1, 0]]

D. [[4, 4], [4, 4]]

16. The product of a symmetric matrix and its transpose is:


A. Always symmetric

B. Always skew-symmetric

C. Always zero

D. Always identity

17. What is the minimum number of elements required to define a 4x4 symmetric matrix?

A. 10

B. 16

C. 6

D. 4

18. Which of the following properties is true for all symmetric matrices?

A. AB = BA

B. All eigenvalues are real

C. All are diagonal matrices

D. They must be invertible

19. The sum of a symmetric and a skew-symmetric matrix is:

A. Always symmetric

B. Always skew-symmetric

C. Always zero

D. Any square matrix

20. A matrix A = [aij] is symmetric if:

A. aij = -aji for all i, j

B. aij = aji for all i, j

C. aij = 0 for all i j

D. aii = 1 for all i


Answer Key

1. B

2. C

3. C

4. A

5. D

6. A

7. A

8. C

9. B

10. A

11. C

12. B

13. B

14. C

15. C

16. A

17. A

18. B

19. D

20. B

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