Let ω ≠ 1 be a cube root of unity and S be the set of all non-singular matrices of the…

Mathematics · JEE Advanced · NTA ExamsMatrices and Determinants

Let ω ≠ 1 be a cube root of unity and S be the set of all non-singular matrices of the form \[\left[\begin{array}{ccc} 1 & a & b \\ \omega & 1 & c \\ \omega^{2} & \omega & 1 \end{array}\right],\] where each of a, b and c is either ω or ω2. Then the number of distinct matrices in the set S is
  1. 2
  2. 6
  3. 4
  4. 8

Answer

(B) 6

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