Mechanical Engineering > GATE 2013 SET-2 > Linear Algebra
The eigenvalues of a symmetric matrix are all
A
complex with non-zero positive imaginary part.
B
complex with non-zero negative imaginary part.
C
real.
D
pure imaginary.

Correct : c

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