Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_2612 MSQ • 2 Marks

Section 1: Engineering Mathematics

Linear Algebra

Subtopic: Linear and orthogonal transformations

Question Statement:

Which of the following statements are TRUE for an $n \times n$ real orthogonal matrix $Q$?

Options:

  • (A) The columns of $Q$ form an orthonormal basis of $\mathbb{R}^n$
  • (B) $\|Q x\| = \|x\|$ for all $x \in \mathbb{R}^n$
  • (C) All eigenvalues $\lambda$ satisfy $|\lambda| = 1$
  • (D) $Q^{-1} = Q^T$

Answer Key:

A, B, C, D

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

All four statements are foundational characterizations of real orthogonal matrices.
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