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CUET · MATHS · PYQ PAPER 2025

The matrix \(A=\left[\begin{array}{lll}0 & 0 & 5 \\ 0 & 5 & 0 \\ 5 & 0 & 0\end{array}\right]\) is a :
(A) Diagonal matrix
(B) Scalar matrix
(C) Square matrix
(D) Symmetric matrix
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A (A), (B) and (C) only
  2. B (B) and (C) only
  3. C (C) and (D) only
  4. D (A) and (D) only
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(C) (C) and (D) only

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The matrix \(A\) is a \(3 \times 3\) matrix. Hence, \(A\) is a Square matrix (C). The transpose of \(A\) is \(A^T = \left[\begin{array}{lll}0 & 0 & 5 \\ 0 & 5 & 0 \\ 5 & 0 & 0\end{array}\right]\). Since \(A = A^T\), \(A\) is a Symmetric matrix (D). The matrix is not a Diagonal…
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