Let A be m×n real valued square symmetric matrix of rank 2 with expression given below.

Consider the following statements

(i)  One eigenvalue must be in [-5, 5].
(ii) The eigenvalue with the largest magnitude 
     must be strictly greater than 5.

Which of the above statements about engenvalues of A is/are necessarily CORRECT?
(A) Both (i) and (ii)
(B) (i) only
(C) (ii) only
(D) Neither (i) nor (ii)


Answer: (B)

Explanation: As a rank of A matrix = 2, hence

=> n-2 eigen values are zero. Let be the eigen values.
Given that ————(1)

We know that Trace of (AA)^T = Trace of A² (since A is symetric) = ————(2)

From (1) and (2) :

Hence, atleast one of the given eigen values lies in [-5,5](only 1 is correct).

This solution is contributed by Sumouli Chaudhary.

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