If the determinant $\Delta = \begin{vmatrix} a & b & a\alpha + b \\ b & c & b\alpha + c \\ a\alpha + b & b\alpha + c & 0 \end{vmatrix} = 0$,then:

  • A
    $a, b, c$ are in arithmetic progression
  • B
    $a, b, c$ are in geometric progression
  • C
    $\frac{1}{a}, \frac{1}{b}, \frac{1}{c}$ are in harmonic progression
  • D
    None of these

Explore More

Similar Questions

If $A = \begin{bmatrix} 3 & 7 \\ 1 & 2 \end{bmatrix}$,then $|A^{2011} - 5A^{2010}|$ is equal to

If $A$ and $B$ are two square matrices such that $B = -A^{-1}BA$,then $(A + B)^2 = $

Let $A = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 \\ 1 & \alpha \end{bmatrix}$ and $B = \begin{bmatrix} 3 & 3 \\ \beta & 2 \end{bmatrix}$. If $A^2 - 4A + I = O$ and $B^2 - 5B - 6I = O$, then among the two statements:
(S1): $[(B - A)(B + A)]^T = \begin{bmatrix} 13 & 15 \\ 7 & 10 \end{bmatrix}$
and
(S2): $\det(\text{adj}(A + B)) = -5$.

If matrix $A = [a_{ij}]_{3 \times 3}$ and $B = [b_{ij}]_{3 \times 3}$,where $a_{ij} + a_{ji} = 0$ and $b_{ij} - b_{ji} = 0$ for all $i, j$,then $A^4B^3$ is:

Let $\alpha$ and $\beta$ be real numbers. Consider a $3 \times 3$ matrix $A$ such that $A^2 = 3A + \alpha I$. If $A^4 = 21A + \beta I$,then:

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo