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The number of all possible matrices of order 3×3 with each entry 0 if 1 is
  • a)
    81
  • b)
    512
  • c)
    18
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Harsh Majumdar answered
To find the number of all possible matrices of order 3, we need to consider the number of choices for each entry in the matrix.

In a matrix of order 3, there are 9 entries. Each entry can be chosen from any number in the set {0, 1, 2, ..., 9} since there are no restrictions mentioned. Therefore, there are 10 choices for each entry.

Since each entry can be chosen independently, we can use the multiplication principle to find the total number of matrices. This principle states that if there are n choices for one event and m choices for another event, then there are n * m choices for both events together.

Applying this principle to our matrix, we have 10 choices for each of the 9 entries. Therefore, the total number of possible matrices of order 3 is 10^9.

Hence, the number of all possible matrices of order 3 is 10^9.

When a positive charge is moved in an electrostatic field from a point at high potential to a low potential, its kinetic energy
  • a)
    Remains constant
  • b)
    Decreases
  • c)
    Increases
  • d)
    Either increase or remain constant
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

You can generalise it by assuming a positive charge moving away from another positive charge. now both of them are repelling each other with some force. so that positive charge will accelerate which results in the increase in K.E.

The shape of equipotential surface for an infinite line charge is:​
  • a)
    Coaxial cylindrical surfaces
  • b)
    Parallel plane surfaces
  • c)
    Parallel plane surfaces perpendicular to lines of force
  • d)
    None of above
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Rajesh Gupta answered
The shape of equipotential surface for an infinite line charge is coaxial cylindrical because A curved surface on which potential is constant is equipotential curve . If we consider the line charge then the focus of the point should have the same potential hence it is a coaxial cylinder.

If A and B are square matrices of the same order, then(A+B)2 = A2+2AB+B2 implies
  • a)
    AB + BA = O
  • b)
    AB = O
  • c)
    AB = BA
  • d)
    none of these.
Correct answer is 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Samridhi Bajaj answered
If A and B are square matrices of same order , then , product of the matrices is not commutative.Therefore , the given result is true only when AB = BA.

Equipotential surfaces cannot
  • a)
    be parallel
  • b)
    be spherical
  • c)
    Intersect
  • d)
    be irregularly shaped.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Krishna Iyer answered
The electric field lines are perpendicular to the equipotential surface. The field lines can not intersect each other because the electric force can not have two directions at a point.

A metal sphere carries a charge of 5×10-8C and is at a potential of 200 V, relative to the potential far away. The potential at the centre of the sphere is:​
  • a)
    -100V
  • b)
    0
  • c)
    200V
  • d)
    2×10-6v
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Keerthana Iyer answered
Given data:
Charge on the sphere, q = 5.1 × 10⁻⁸ C
Potential difference, V = 200 V

We know that the formula for potential difference is:
V = kq/r

where k is Coulomb's constant, q is the charge on the sphere and r is the radius of the sphere.

Calculating the radius of the sphere:
r = kq/V
r = (9 × 10^9 Nm^2/C^2 × 5.1 × 10⁻⁸ C) / (200 V)
r = 2.295 × 10⁻⁴ m

The potential at the centre of the sphere is given by:
V' = kq/R
where R is the radius of the sphere.

As the point is at the centre of the sphere, R = r.
V' = kq/r
V' = (9 × 10^9 Nm^2/C^2 × 5.1 × 10⁻⁸ C) / (2.295 × 10⁻⁴ m)
V' = 2 × 10² V

Therefore, the potential at the centre of the sphere is 200 V (option C).

The value of electric field vector along the surface of constant potential of 100 V
  • a)
    100 V/m
  • b)
    -100 V/m
  • c)
    10 V/m
  • d)
    Zero
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Anjana Sharma answered
As we know that electric field is in reverse sense of the directional gradient of electric potential, so if V is constant, E should be zero. So, for E to be zero, either V has to be zero, or constant, or the 3 directional derivative components of V must cancel out each other in space. So we cant claim that V always has to be zero, if E is zero in a region, since E is a vector & V is a scalar quantity. But if V is zero, then surely E has to be zero; the reverse case is not true always.

hope it was helpful...

I2 is the matrix
  • a)
  • b)
  • c)
  • d)
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Divey Sethi answered
In linear algebra, the identity matrix, or sometimes ambiguously called a unit matrix, of size n is the n × n square matrix with ones on the main diagonal and zeros elsewhere. It is denoted by In, or simply by I if the size is immaterial or can be trivially determined by the context

Optical analogue of an equipotential surface is
  • a)
    Wavefront of light
  • b)
    Wave motion of light
  • c)
    Reflection of light
  • d)
    Interference of light
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Rohit Shah answered
Optical analogue of anequipotential surface is. Wavefronts are surfaces of constant phase. Similarly,equipotential surface due to point charge is spherical in shape and has same potential at each point on selected surface.

If Ak = 0(A is nilpotent with index k), (I − A)p = I + A + A2 + … + Ak − 1, thus p is
  • a)
    −1
  • b)
    −2
  • c)
    1/2
  • d)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev JEE answered
Let B = I + A + A2 +…+ Ak − 1 
Now multiply both sides by (I − A), we get B(I − A) = (I + A + A2 + …+ Ak − 1)(I − A)
= I − A + A − A2 + A2 − A3 +… − Ak−1+Ak−1−Ak
= I − Ak = I, since Ak = 0 ⇒ B = (I − A) − 1
Hence (I−A)−1 = I + A + A2 +…+ Ak−1 
Thus p = −1

If P is of order 2 × 3 and Q is of order 3 × 2, then PQ is of order
  • a)
    3 × 2
  • b)
    2 × 3
  • c)
    2 × 2
  • d)
    3 × 3
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Nikhil Sen answered
Here, matrix P is of order 2 × 3 and matrix Q is of order 2 × 2 , then , the product PQ is defined only when : no. of columns in P = no. of rows in Q. And the order of resulting matrix is given by : rows in P x columns in Q.

If A and B are any two matrices, then
  • a)
    AB may or may not be defined.
  • b)
    AB = O
  • c)
    2A2
  • d)
    A2 = O
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Kirti Mehta answered
Explanation:


To understand why option A is the correct answer, we need to consider the properties of matrix multiplication.

Matrix Multiplication

When multiplying two matrices A and B, the number of columns in A must be equal to the number of rows in B. If this condition is not satisfied, then matrix multiplication is not defined.

Given that A and B are any two matrices, we cannot make any assumptions about their dimensions. Therefore, we cannot determine whether AB is defined or not without knowing the dimensions of A and B.

Option A: AB may or may not be defined

This option is correct because matrix multiplication is only defined when the dimensions of the matrices satisfy the condition mentioned above. Without knowing the dimensions of A and B, we cannot determine whether AB is defined or not. It is possible that AB is defined in some cases and not defined in others.

Option B: AB = O

This option is not always true. The zero matrix (O) is a matrix where all the elements are zero. It is possible for AB to be equal to O in some cases, but it is not a general result. The product of two matrices is not always the zero matrix.

Option C: 2A2

This option is not meaningful as it is not clear what is meant by "2A2". The notation "2A2" does not correspond to any valid matrix operation or expression.

Option D: A2 = O

This option is also not always true. The notation A2 typically represents the square of a matrix, which is obtained by multiplying the matrix by itself. It is possible for A2 to be equal to O in some cases, but it is not a general result. The square of a matrix is not always the zero matrix.

Therefore, the correct answer is option A. Without knowing the dimensions of A and B, we cannot determine whether AB is defined or not.

If A and B are two matrices such that AB = A and BA = B, then which one of the following is correct?
  • a)
    (AT)= AT
  • b)
    (AT)2 = BT
  • c)
    (AT)2 = (A − 1)−1
  • d)
    None of the above
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Let A and B be two matrices such that AB = A and BA = B Now, consider AB = A Take Transpose on both side (AB)T = A
⇒ AT = BT ⋅ AT ...(1)
Now, BA = B 
Take, Transpose on both side (BA)T = B
⇒ BT = AT⋅BT…(2)
Now, from equation (1) and (2). we have AT = (AT . BT)A
AT=AT(BTAT)
= AT(AB)T(∵(AB)T = BT = BTAT)
= AT ⋅ A
Thus, AT = (AT)2

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