If the matrix product $AB = O$,where $O$ is the null matrix,then which of the following is necessarily true?

  • A
    $A = O$ and $B = O$
  • B
    $A = O$ or $B = O$
  • C
    $A$ is a null matrix
  • D
    None of these

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