Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Electrical and Electronic EngineeringEngineering MathematicsMultiple Choice (MCQ)1 Mark
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Let v1v_1 and v2v_2 be the two eigenvectors corresponding to distinct eigenvalues of a 3×33 \times 3 real symmetric matrix. Which one of the following statements is true?

A
v1Tv20v_1^T v_2 \neq 0
B
v1Tv2=0v_1^T v_2 = 0
C
v1+v2=0v_1 + v_2 = 0
D
v1v2=0v_1 - v_2 = 0