Problem 33. A matrix A € Mnxn (F) is called nilpotent if, for some positive integer k, Ak = A... A = 0, n times. where O is the n x n zero matrix. Prove that if A is nilpotent, then det(A) = 0.

Advanced Engineering Mathematics
10th Edition
ISBN:9780470458365
Author:Erwin Kreyszig
Publisher:Erwin Kreyszig
Chapter2: Second-order Linear Odes
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1RQ
icon
Related questions
Question
100%
1:57
Back
Hw33.pdf
Dashboard
Problem 33. A matrix A € Mnxn (F) is called nilpotent if, for some positive integer k,
Ak = A... A = 0,
000
000
Calendar
n times
where O is the n x n zero matrix. Prove that if A is nilpotent, then det(A) = 0.
1
D
1
To Do
5G
Notifications
Inbox
Transcribed Image Text:1:57 Back Hw33.pdf Dashboard Problem 33. A matrix A € Mnxn (F) is called nilpotent if, for some positive integer k, Ak = A... A = 0, 000 000 Calendar n times where O is the n x n zero matrix. Prove that if A is nilpotent, then det(A) = 0. 1 D 1 To Do 5G Notifications Inbox
Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 3 steps with 2 images

Blurred answer
Recommended textbooks for you
Advanced Engineering Mathematics
Advanced Engineering Mathematics
Advanced Math
ISBN:
9780470458365
Author:
Erwin Kreyszig
Publisher:
Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
Numerical Methods for Engineers
Numerical Methods for Engineers
Advanced Math
ISBN:
9780073397924
Author:
Steven C. Chapra Dr., Raymond P. Canale
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Education
Introductory Mathematics for Engineering Applicat…
Introductory Mathematics for Engineering Applicat…
Advanced Math
ISBN:
9781118141809
Author:
Nathan Klingbeil
Publisher:
WILEY
Mathematics For Machine Technology
Mathematics For Machine Technology
Advanced Math
ISBN:
9781337798310
Author:
Peterson, John.
Publisher:
Cengage Learning,
Basic Technical Mathematics
Basic Technical Mathematics
Advanced Math
ISBN:
9780134437705
Author:
Washington
Publisher:
PEARSON
Topology
Topology
Advanced Math
ISBN:
9780134689517
Author:
Munkres, James R.
Publisher:
Pearson,