Edexcel A-Level Mathematics AS Fp1 5 3 Products of Matrices Questions

Practise multiplying matrices, finding powers such as A^2 or N^4, and giving final entries exactly in the required matrix form.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Mathematics YMA01
Level
AS

Exam points

  • determine matrix powers like A^2 or N^4, giving entries in exact integer or surd form

Edexcel A-Level Mathematics AS Fp1 5 3 Products of Matrices Questions question 1

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A=(32121232)\mathbf{A}=\left(\begin{array}{cc} -\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} & -\frac{1}{2} \\ \frac{1}{2} & -\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \end{array}\right)

Determine the matrix A2\mathbf{A}^{2}

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