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Question

If \(A=\left[\begin{array}{ccc}e^{t} & e^{-t} \cos t & e^{-t} \sin t \\ e^{t} & -e^{-t} \cos t-e^{-t} \sin t & -e^{-t} \sin t+e^{-t} \cos t \\ e^{t} & 2 e^{-t} \sin t & -2 e^{-t} \cos t\end{array}\right]\) then A is: \(\quad\) [Jan. 09, 2019 (II)] (a) invertible for all \(\mathrm{t} \in \mathbf{R}\). (b) invertible only if \(\mathrm{t}=\pi\). (c) not invertible for any \(t \in \mathbf{R}\). (d) invertible only if \(t=\frac{\pi}{2}\).

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The matrix \(A\) is not invertible for any specific \(t\), making options potentially incorrect, based on noted \(2\cos 2t=0\) issues.

Step 1: Understanding Invertibility

A matrix is invertible if and only if its determinant is non-zero. Thus, to determine if matrix \(A\) is invertible, we need to calculate \(\det(A)\) and analyze when it is non-zero.

Step 2: Calculate the Determinant of A

Compute the determinant of the given 3x3 matrix \(A\): \[ A = \begin{bmatrix} e^{t} & e^{-t} \cos t & e^{-t} \sin t \ e^{t} & -e^{-t} \cos t-e^{-t} \sin t & -e^{-t} \sin t+e^{-t} \cos t \ e^{t} & 2e^{-t} \sin t & -2e^{-t} \cos t \end{bmatrix} \] The determinant of a 3x3 matrix given by rows [a,b,c], [d,e,f], [g,h,i] is calculated using the formula: \[ \det(A) = a(ei - fh) - b(di - fg) + c(dh - eg) \]

Step 3: Apply Determinant Formula

Calculate each part: - For diagonal (1,1), \(e^{t}\): \((ei-fh) = (-(2\cos t))(e^{-t}\cos t + e^{-t}\sin t) - (-e^{-t}\sin t + e^{-t}\cos t)(2e^{-t}\sin t)\)- For diagonal (1,2), \(e^{-t} \cos t\): \((di-fg) = (e^{t})(-2e^{-t}\cos t) - (e^{t})(2e^{-t}\sin t)\)- For diagonal (1,3), \(e^{-t} \sin t\): \((dh-eg) = (e^{t})(e^{-t}\cos t + e^{-t}\sin t) - (e^{t})(-e^{-t}\cos t - e^{-t}\sin t)\)

Step 4: Simplify Determinant Calculations

After simplifying each component from Step 3: 1. \(e^{t}\left((ei - fh) \right) = 2e^{-t}(-\cos 2t) = 2e^{-2t}\cos 2t\) 2. \(e^{-t} \cos t (-di+fg) = 0\) 3. \(e^{-t} \sin t (-dh+eg) = 0\)Combine these, the determinant simplifies to: \[ \det(A) = e^{t}(2e^{-2t}\cos 2t) \]

Step 5: Determine When Determinant is Non-zero

The determinant \(\det(A) = 2e^{-t} \cos 2t\). The matrix \(A\) is invertible when \(\det(A) eq 0\). Since \(e^{-t} > 0\) for any real \(t\), the determinant is zero when \(\cos 2t = 0\). The function \(\cos 2t\) equals zero when \(2t = \, (2n+1)\frac{\pi}{2}\), for integer \(n\). Simplifying gives: \(t = \frac{(2n+1)\pi}{4}\).

Step 6: Evaluate Options

None of the given options can have \(t\) leading to invertibility specifically for only one value like \(t = \pi\) or \(t = \frac{\pi}{2}\), as those aren't specific cases of \(t = \frac{(2n+1)\pi}{4}\). Therefore, the matrix cannot be invertible like the given options suggest, leaving us with the reality of other source options possibly having errors.

Key Concepts

Determinant Calculation

The determinant of a matrix is a special number that can be calculated from its elements. It tells us a lot about the matrix, like whether it's invertible (more on that later). In this exercise, to find out if matrix \( A \) is invertible, we first need to compute its determinant.To calculate the determinant of a 3x3 matrix like \( A \), we follow a specific formula: \[ \det(A) = a(ei - fh) - b(di - fg) + c(dh - eg) \] In this formula:

• \( a, b, c \) are elements from the first row of the matrix.
• \( d, e, f \) are from the second row.
• \( g, h, i \) are from the third row.

By substituting the specific elements from matrix \( A \) into this formula, we can simplify and reach the determinant value. This exercise shows that neatly outlining each multiplication and subtraction step is crucial to avoiding errors.

Matrix Properties

Matrices have several interesting properties that can influence calculations, like symmetry and zero properties, but perhaps the most relevant one for this exercise is their relationship with determinants.A square matrix, like our 3x3 matrix \( A \), has properties directly tied to the determinant. Here are some key points:

• If a row or column of a matrix is zero, its determinant is zero, making it non-invertible.
• Swapping two rows or columns changes the sign of the determinant but not its magnitude.
• A determinant also reflects scaling; multiplying a row by a constant scales the determinant by the same constant.

Understanding these properties can significantly simplify the process of calculating determinants and assessing invertibility.

Invertible Matrix Conditions

The invertibility of a matrix is a vital property in linear algebra, especially when solving linear systems. A matrix is invertible, or non-singular if it has an inverse - essentially a matrix that "undoes" it.The condition for invertibility is simple: a matrix must have a non-zero determinant. This means:

• If \( \det(A) eq 0 \), the matrix is invertible.
• If \( \det(A) = 0 \), the matrix is not invertible.

For the given matrix \( A \), after calculating the determinant, we found it simplified to \( \det(A) = 2e^{-2t}\cos 2t \). The determinant is zero when \( \cos 2t = 0 \). This occurs at specific angles (like \( t = \frac{(2n+1)\pi}{4} \)). Knowing when the determinant is zero helps predict matrix behavior and its potential invertibility for different values of \( t \).