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matrix is a square matrix in which all the elements other than the principal dia

matrix is a square matrix in which all the elements other than the principal diagonal elements are zero.

  • A. scalar
  • B. null
  • C. diagonal
  • D. unit

Step-by-step solution

A diagonal matrix is defined as a square matrix where all elements except the principal diagonal elements are zero. Therefore, the correct option is diagonal.
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