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If A is a 3 × 3 skew-symmetric matrix, then trace of A is

a
A
b
1
c
-1
d
None of these

detailed solution

Correct option is A

As A is a skew symmetric matrix⇒ aii = 0 ∀ i ⇒ trace(A) = 0Also, |A| = |A′| = |–A| = (–1)3|A|⇒ 2|A| = 0 ⇒ |A| = 0∴trace(A) = |A|.

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