Let R=x000y000z be a non-zero 3×3 matrix, where xsinθ=ysin(θ+32π)=zsin(θ+34π)=0,θ∈(0,2π). For a square matrix M, let trace (M) denote the sum of all the diagonal entries of M. Then, among the statements: (I) Trace (R)=0 (II) If trace (adj(adj(R))=0, then R has exactly one non-zero entry.
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Solution
This problem combines concepts from matrices (trace, adjugate) and trigonometry. The key is to carefully use the given conditions to evaluate the truthfulness of the statements. We will first establish crucial relationships between x,y,z using the trigonometric condition.
1. Key Concepts and Formulas
Diagonal Matrix: A diagonal matrix R=diag(x,y,z) has entries only on its main diagonal:
R=x000y000z
Trace of a Matrix: For a square matrix M, Trace(M) is the sum of its diagonal entries. For R, Trace(R)=x+y+z.
Determinant of a Diagonal Matrix: For R=diag(x,y,z), its determinant is det(R)=xyz.
Adjugate of a Matrix Property: For any invertible square matrix M of order n, adj(adj(M))=(detM)n−2M. For a 3×3 matrix (n=3), this simplifies to adj(adj(M))=(detM)M.
Trigonometric Identities:
sinA+sin(A+2π/3)+sin(A+4π/3)=0
cosA+cos(A+2π/3)+cos(A+4π/3)=0
2sinAsinB=cos(A−B)−cos(A+B)
sinθsin(θ+2π/3)sin(θ+4π/3)=−41sin(3θ)
2. Understanding the Given Information
The matrix R is a diagonal matrix:
R=x000y000z
It is specified that R is a non-zero matrix.
The trigonometric condition is given as:
xsinθ=ysin(θ+32π)=zsin(θ+34π)=0
Let's denote this common non-zero value by k. So, k=0.
From this condition, we can express x,y,z as:
x=sinθky=sin(θ+32π)kz=sin(θ+34π)k
Since k=0, it implies that sinθ=0, sin(θ+2π/3)=0, and sin(θ+4π/3)=0. This ensures that x,y,z are all well-defined and non-zero. The condition θ∈(0,2π) combined with these non-zero sine values implies that θ cannot be nπ, nπ−2π/3, or nπ−4π/3 for any integer n. Specifically, θ=π/3,2π/3,π,4π/3,5π/3. This further implies that sin(3θ)=0.
3. Evaluating Statement (I): Trace (R)=0
Goal: Determine if x+y+z=0.
We substitute the expressions for x,y,z into the trace formula:
Trace(R)=x+y+z=sinθk+sin(θ+32π)k+sin(θ+34π)k
Factor out k:
Trace(R)=k(sinθ1+sin(θ+32π)1+sin(θ+34π)1)
To combine the terms within the parenthesis, we find a common denominator:
Trace(R)=ksinθsin(θ+32π)sin(θ+34π)sin(θ+32π)sin(θ+34π)+sinθsin(θ+34π)+sinθsin(θ+32π)
Let's evaluate the numerator, N:
N=sin(θ+32π)sin(θ+34π)+sinθsin(θ+34π)+sinθsin(θ+32π)
We use the product-to-sum identity 2sinAsinB=cos(A−B)−cos(A+B). Multiplying N by 2:
2N=2sin(θ+32π)sin(θ+34π)+2sinθsin(θ+34π)+2sinθsin(θ+32π)
Applying the identity to each term:
Summing these three results for 2N:
2N=(−21−cos(2θ))+(−21−cos(2θ+34π))+(−21−cos(2θ+32π))2N=−23−(cos(2θ)+cos(2θ+32π)+cos(2θ+34π))
Using the trigonometric identity cosA+cos(A+2π/3)+cos(A+4π/3)=0 (with A=2θ):
2N=−23−0=−23
So, the numerator N=−43.
Now, let's evaluate the denominator, D=sinθsin(θ+32π)sin(θ+34π).
This is a standard identity: D=−41sin(3θ).
Therefore,
Trace(R)=k−41sin(3θ)−43=ksin(3θ)3
Since k=0 (given) and sin(3θ)=0 (as established from x,y,z being well-defined), Trace(R)=sin(3θ)3k cannot be zero.
For example, if we take θ=π/2, then x=k, y=−2k, z=−2k. Trace(R)=k−2k−2k=−3k=0.
Thus, Statement (I) is False.
4. Evaluating Statement (II): If trace (adj(adj(R))=0, then R has exactly one non-zero entry.
Goal: Analyze the condition Trace(adj(adj(R)))=0 and its implication.
For a 3×3 matrix R, we use the property adj(adj(R))=(detR)R.
First, calculate the determinant of R:
det(R)=detx000y000z=xyz
Now substitute this into the adjugate property:
adj(adj(R))=(xyz)R=(xyz)x000y000z=x2yz000xy2z000xyz2
Next, we find the trace of this matrix:
Trace(adj(adj(R)))=x2yz+xy2z+xyz2
Factor out xyz:
Trace(adj(adj(R)))=xyz(x+y+z)
The premise of Statement (II) is Trace(adj(adj(R)))=0.
So, we have xyz(x+y+z)=0.
As established in Section 2, the condition xsinθ=ysin(θ+32π)=zsin(θ+34π)=0 implies that x,y,z are all non-zero.
Therefore, xyz=0.
For the product xyz(x+y+z) to be zero, it must be that x+y+z=0.
So, the premise of statement (II) simplifies to x+y+z=0.
Now we evaluate the conclusion of statement (II): "R has exactly one non-zero entry."
If R has exactly one non-zero entry, it means two of x,y,z are zero. For example, if y=0 and z=0, then R=diag(x,0,0).
However, we derived that x,y,z are all non-zero from the given condition.
Therefore, R must have three non-zero entries.
The conclusion "R has exactly one non-zero entry" contradicts our finding that all entries x,y,z are non-zero.
Thus, Statement (II) is False.
5. Conclusion
Based on our derivations:
Statement (I) is False.
Statement (II) is False.
Therefore, neither (I) nor (II) is true.
The option that matches this conclusion is (D).
The problem states that the correct answer is (A). This implies that Statement (I) should be true and Statement (II) should be false. Our analysis for Statement (II) being false is consistent with (A). However, our mathematical derivation for Statement (I) strongly indicates it is false, which contradicts the provided correct answer. If Statement (I) were true, it would require x+y+z=0, which implies 3k/sin(3θ)=0, forcing k=0, which contradicts the problem's condition that xsinθ=ysin(θ+32π)=zsin(θ+34π)=0.
Final Answer based on mathematical derivation:
(D) Neither (I) nor (II) is true.