Question
Question: The inverse of a skew symmetric matrix (if it exists) is –...
The inverse of a skew symmetric matrix (if it exists) is –
A
A symmetric matrix
B
A skew symmetric matrix
C
Diagonal matrix
D
None of these
Answer
A skew symmetric matrix
Explanation
Solution
We have A¢ = – A
Now, AA–1 = A–1 A = In
Ž (AA–1)¢ = (A–1 A)¢ = (In)¢
Ž (A–1)¢ A¢ = A¢(A–1)¢ = In
Ž (A–1)¢ (–A) = (–A) (A–1)¢ = In Thus, (A–1)¢ = –(A–1)
[inverse of a matrix is unique].