Question:

If \(S_{k}=\begin{pmatrix}1 & k \\ 0 & 1\end{pmatrix}\), \(k \in \mathrm{N}\), where \(\mathrm{N}\) is the set of natural numbers, then \((\mathrm{S}_{2})^{\mathrm{n}}(\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{k}})^{-1}\), for \(\mathrm{n} \in \mathrm{N}\), is :

Show Hint

Show that \(S_aS_b=S_{a+b}\), so powers add and the inverse of \(S_k\) is \(S_{-k}\).
Updated On: Nov 12, 2026
  • \(S_{2n+k-1}\)
  • \(S_{2^{n}+k-1}\)
  • \(S_{2^{n}-k}\)
  • \(S_{2n-k}\)
Show Solution
collegedunia
Verified By Collegedunia

The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Multiply: \(S_aS_b=\begin{pmatrix}1&a\\0&1\end{pmatrix}\begin{pmatrix}1&b\\0&1\end{pmatrix}=\begin{pmatrix}1&a+b\\0&1\end{pmatrix}=S_{a+b}\).
Therefore \((S_2)^n = S_{2n}\) (add 2 n times).
Also \(S_kS_{-k}=S_0=I\), so \((S_k)^{-1}=S_{-k}\).
Hence \((S_2)^n(S_k)^{-1}=S_{2n}S_{-k}=S_{2n-k}\).
Answer: (4) \(S_{2n-k}\)
Was this answer helpful?
0
0

Top JEE Main Matrices Questions

View More Questions