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If nth-order square matrix A is a orthogonal , then, |adjadjA|  is

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always -1 if n is even
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always 1 if n is odd
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always 1
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Correct option is B

Since A is orthogonal , henceAAT=I⇒AAT=1A∥AT=1⇒A2=1⇒|A|=±1Now,|adj⁡(adj⁡A)|=|A|(n−1)2= (±1)n−12


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