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Question #41211
The Question
Let and be matrices defined for as follows: If , then the value of is:
Options
- A.
- B.
1
- C.
0
- D.
\text{Does not exist}
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Practice problems that bridge the gap between foundational theory and advanced practical application.
Concepts Behind This Question
Transpose of Product|Differentiation of Determinants|The L'Hôpital's Rule Misuse
Why This Question Is Tricky
Common Mistakes
This question tests the properties of determinants of matrix products and their transposes, combined with a classic calculus trap.
Students often blindly apply L'Hôpital's rule to evaluate the limit.
However, differentiating the numerator yields , which oscillates and has no limit as .
This leads students to incorrectly conclude that the limit does not exist (Option D).
The trap highlights the L'Hôpital's Rule Misuse: the rule is a sufficient, not necessary, condition.
The limit must be evaluated using standard algebraic manipulation and the Squeeze Theorem.
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Question Information
| Subject | Mathematics |
| Chapter | Matrices - Class 12 |
| Concept | Transpose of Product |
| Difficulty | 8 |
| Cognitive Load | 7 |
| Target Solve Time | 160 sec |
| Access | Free |