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GATE EE 2026
MCQ (More than One Correct Answer)
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Two $n \times n$ matrices $A$ and $B$ have a common eigenvalue 2 , and the same corresponding nonzero eigenvector. Which of the following options is/are correct?

(Note: $I$ is the $n \times n$ identity matrix.)

A

Determinant $(A-2 I)=0$

B

Determinant $(B-2 I)=0$

C

Determinant $(A+B-2 I)=0$

D

Determinant $(A+B-4 I)=0$

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GATE EE 2026
Numerical
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Given that $\vec{F}(x, y, z)=\sin (y) \hat{x}+\cos (x) \hat{y}+5 \hat{z}$, the integral $\iint_S \vec{F}(x, y, z) \cdot \overrightarrow{d s}$ over the unit sphere $S$ centered at the origin evaluates to $\_\_\_\_$ . (Round off to one decimal place)

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GATE EE 2026
Numerical
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A is an $m \times m$ skew-symmetric matrix with real-valued entries, and $x$ is an $m$-dimensional column vector with real-valued entries such that $x^T x=1$. The quantity $x^T A x$ evaluates to $\_\_\_\_$ . (Answer in integer)

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GATE EE 2026
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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Which one of the following statements is ALWAYS correct about a collection of $p$ column vectors, each having $n$ real-valued entries?

A

if $p>n$, then the column vectors must be linearly dependent

B

If $p>n$, then the column vectors must be linearly independent

C

If $p=n$, then the column vectors must be orthogonal

D

If $p < n$, then the column vectors must be linearly independent