Symmetric and Skew Symmetric Matrices
Symmetric and Skew Symmetric Matrices: Overview
In this topic, we will learn about symmetric and skew-symmetric matrices. It also discusses the properties of symmetric and skew symmetric matrices.
Important Questions on Symmetric and Skew Symmetric Matrices
If the matrix is both symmetric and skew symmetric, then

Show that the matrix is symmetric or skew-symmetric according to is symmetric or skew-symmetric.

If and are symmetric matrices, prove that is a skew symmetric matrix.

If are symmetric matrices of the same order, then is a

Express the following matrices as the sum of a symmetric and a skew-symmetric matrix

Express the following matrices as the sum of a symmetric and a skew-symmetric matrix:

Express the following matrices as the sum of a symmetric and a skew-symmetric matrix:

Express the following matrix as the sum of a symmetric and a skew-symmetric matrix:

For the matrix , verify that is a skew symmetric matrix

For the matrix , verify that is a symmetric matrix

Show that the matrix is a skew-symmetric matrix.

Show that the matrix is a symmetric matrix.
