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If A and B are symmetric matrices, then AB- BA is a

a
symmetric matrix
b
skew-symmetric matrix
c
diagonal matrix
d
null matrix

detailed solution

Correct option is B

We are given A′=A,B′=Bnow,(AB−BA)′=(AB)′−(BA)′=B′A′−A′B′=BA−AB=−(AB−BA)(AB−BA)′=−(AB−BA)Hence, AB - BA is a skew-symmetric matrix.

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