Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct:
(A). A polynomial is monic if its leading coefficient is 1.
(B). Every square matrix is a zero of its characteristic polynomial.
(C). The characteristic and minimal polynomial of a matrix A do not have the same irreducible factors.
(D). The similar matrices have the same characteristic polynomial.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
(A), (B) and (D) only.
2
(A) and (D) only.
3
(B), (C) and (D) only.
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(B) only.