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Let $$S = \{n \in N, \begin{pmatrix} 0 & i \\ 1 & 0 \end{pmatrix}^n \begin{pmatrix} a & b \\ c & d \end{pmatrix}= \begin{pmatrix} a & b \\ c & d \end{pmatrix}$$ $$\forall a, b, c, d \in R$$, where $$i = \sqrt{-1}\}$$. Then the number of 2-digit numbers in the set $$S$$ is ___.
Correct Answer: 11
Let $$M=\begin{pmatrix} 0&i\\ 1&0 \end{pmatrix}$$
We require
$$M^nA=A \qquad\forall A$$
This is possible only when $$M^n=I$$
Now,
$$M^2=\begin{pmatrix}0&i\\1&0\end{pmatrix}\begin{pmatrix}0&i\\1&0\end{pmatrix}=\begin{pmatrix}i&0\\0&i\end{pmatrix}=iI$$
Hence,
$$M^4=(iI)^2=-I$$ and $$M^8=(-I)^2=I$$
Therefore,
$$M^n=I \iff 8\mid n$$
Now count two-digit multiples of $$8.$$
Smallest two-digit multiple: $$16$$
Largest two-digit multiple: $$96$$
Thus number of terms is $$\frac{96-16}{8}+1$$
$$=10+1$$
$$=11$$
Hence, the required answer is $$\boxed{11}$$
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