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Let be a matrix with real entries. Let be the identity matrix. Denote by the sum of diagonal entries of . Assume .Statement - 1: If and , then .Statement - 2: If and , then .

  1. A
    Statement - 1 is false, Statement - 2 is true
  2. B
    Statement - 1 is true, Statement - 2 is true; Statement - 2 is a correct explanation for Statement - 1
  3. C
    Statement - 1 is true, Statement - 2 is true; Statement - 2 is not a correct explanation for Statement - 1
  4. D
    Statement - 1 is true, Statement - 2 is false

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

. The eigenvalues of are roots of , i.e., .Case 1: Both eigenvalues are . (Excluded)Case 2: Both eigenvalues are . (Excluded)Case 3: One eigenvalue is and the other is .Then . (Statement 1 is true)And . (Statement 2 is false)

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Let be a matrix with real entries. Let be the identity matrix. Denote by the sum of diagonal entries of . Assume .Statement - 1: If and , then .Statement - 2: If and , then .
A
Statement - 1 is false, Statement - 2 is true
B
Statement - 1 is true, Statement - 2 is true; Statement - 2 is a correct explanation for Statement - 1
C
Statement - 1 is true, Statement - 2 is true; Statement - 2 is not a correct explanation for Statement - 1
D
Statement - 1 is true, Statement - 2 is false

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