Question

Let p and q be real numbers such that p2 + q2 = 1. The eigenvalues of the matrix  [ p q   q p ] are

Options :

  1. 1 and 1

  2. 1 and -1

  3. j and −j

  4. pq and −pq

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Answer :

1 and -1

Solution :

Let the Eigenvalues be a, b

Determinant of matrix = -p2 - q2 = - 1

Product of Eigenvalues = a × b = -1 Checking from the given option ⇒ a = 1, b = - 1.

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