If a matrix is both symmetric and skew symmetric, then

Maths Matrices and Determinants Karnataka - CET Previous Year Question Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 13, 2026

is diagonal matrix

is a zero matrix

is scalar matrix

is square matrix

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: Given, is symmetric (i)

is skew symmetric (ii) and Adding (i) and (ii) we get

is a zero matrix.

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