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A matrix in which all elements are zero is called a:

Answer: Zero matrix.

  • A Unit matrix
  • B Zero matrix
  • C Diagonal matrix
  • D Scalar matrix

Correct answer: B. Zero matrix

Explanation: A zero matrix or null matrix has every element equal to 0. It is the additive identity for matrix addition.

Matrix A (3 rows x 3 columns)a11a12a13a21a22a23a31a32a33column 1column 2column 3row 1row 2row 3

Element aij of matrix A sits at the intersection of row i and column j.

Concept context

Matrix operations, determinants, inverses, and solving linear systems

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