Value of k, for which A = [8(k 8 4 2k)] is a singular matrix is :
(a) 4 (b) −4 (c) ±4 (d) 0
CBSE Class 12 Sample Paper for 2022 Boards (MCQ Based - for Term 1)
CBSE Class 12 Sample Paper for 2022 Boards (MCQ Based - for Term 1)
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Question 4 Value of k, for which A = [ā 8(š&8@4&2š)] is a singular matrix is : (a) 4 (b) ā4 (c) ±4 (d) 0 Since A is singular matrix Determinant of A = |šØ| = 0 Now, |š“|=|ā 8(š&8@4&2š)| 0 = k(2k) ā 4 Ć 8 0 = 2k2 ā 32 32 = 2k2 2k2 = 32 k2 = 16 k = ± 4 So, the correct answer is (c)