JEE MAIN - Mathematics (2019 - 11th January Morning Slot - No. 4)

Let A = $$\left( {\matrix{ 0 & {2q} & r \cr p & q & { - r} \cr p & { - q} & r \cr } } \right).$$   If  AAT = I3,   then   $$\left| p \right|$$ is :
$${1 \over {\sqrt 2 }}$$
$${1 \over {\sqrt 5 }}$$
$${1 \over {\sqrt 6 }}$$
$${1 \over {\sqrt 3 }}$$

Explanation

A is orthogonal matrix

$$ \Rightarrow $$  02 + p2 + p2 = 1

$$ \Rightarrow $$  $$\left| p \right| = {1 \over {\sqrt 2 }}$$

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