If A and B are non-singular matrices of the same order, write whether AB is singular or non-singular.

We are given that,

A = non-singular matrix


B = non-singular matrix


Order of A = Order of B


We need to find whether AB is singular or non-singular.


Let us recall the definition of non-singular matrix.


Non-singular matrix, also called regular matrix, is a square matrix that is not singular, i.e., one that has a matrix inverse.


We can say that, a square matrix A is non-singular matrix iff its determinant is non-zero, i.e., |A| ≠ 0.


While a singular matrix is a square matrix that doesn’t have a matrix inverse. Also, the determinant is zero, i.e., |A| = 0.


So,


By definition, |A| ≠ 0 and |B| ≠ 0 since A and B are non-singular matrices.


Let,


Order of A = Order of B = n × n


Matrices A and B can be multiplied


A × B = AB


If we have matrices A and B of same order then we can say that,


|AB| = 0 iff either |A| or |B| = 0.


And it is clear that, |A|, |B| ≠ 0.


|AB| ≠ 0


And if |AB| ≠ 0, then by definition AB is s non-singular matrix.


Thus, AB is a singular matrix.


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