I was wondering a problem: Is it possible to construct a n*n matrix (call it A) such that each number from 0 to n-1 appears exactly n times and the result of A*A is a zero matrix. I know it is obvious for odd n but how about even n?
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An interesting matrix problem
I was wondering a problem: Is it possible to construct a n*n matrix (call it A) such that each number from 0 to n-1 appears exactly n times and the result of A*A is a zero matrix. I know it is obvious for odd n but how about even n?
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anothermousey | 2023-01-12 12:14:08 | 24 | Tiny change: 'lt of A*A is a zero' -> 'lt of A*A (matrix multiplication) is a zero' | |
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anothermousey | 2023-01-12 12:09:40 | 4 | Tiny change: 'mber from 0 to n-1 appears e' -> 'mber from 1 to n appears e' | |
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