Z6: Identity, Order, Inverse, Generator, Abelian/Non-Abelian, Subgroups

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In summary, we discussed the finite group $\mathbb{Z}_6$, which has 6 elements and the identity element is 0. The order of the group is 6 and the order of the element 0 is 1. The element 3 has the same order as the subgroup $\langle 3 \rangle = \{0,3\}$, and the inverse of 2 is 4. The generator of this group is 1, and it is Abelian. Finally, we mentioned that $\mathbb{Z}_6$ has 4 subgroups.
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$\textit{ For the following groups,}$$(a)\quad \Bbb{Z}_6 \text{ the identity is } \color{red}{0}$
$(b)\quad |\Bbb{Z}_6|=\color{red}{6}$
$(c)\quad |0|=\color{red}{0}$
$(d)\quad |3| =\color{red}{|0,3|}$
$(e)\quad \text{the inverse of 2 is } \color{red}{4}$
$(f)\quad \text{the generator of this group is cyclic groups generated by } \color{red}{ 1}$
$(g)\quad \textit{Abelian/non-Abelian?} \quad \color{red}{Abelian}$
$(h)\quad Z_6 \text{ has $\color{red}{4 }$ subgroups.}$Sorta?
 
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A couple of mistakes.

$\color{black}(c)\quad |0|=\color{red}1$
$\color{black}(d)\quad \color{red}\langle\color{black}3\color{red}\rangle\color{black}=\color{red}\{0,3\}$
 
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I tried to check these with W|A but didn't know the input format?

like the next one U(14)
 
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karush said:
I tried to check these with W|A but didn't know the input format?

like the next one U(14)

W|A seems to understand:
  • 'finite group Z_6'. Note that If we type just 'Z_6' it shows an option to select 'finite group'.
  • 'finite group of order 6'. Note that U(14) has order 6. Moreover, it is isomorphic with $\mathbb Z_6$. Isomorphic means that all properties are the same except that the elements have different 'names'.
  • 'additive group of integers modulo 6'
  • 'multiplicative group of integers modulo 14'
Btw, U(14) is more commonly written as $\mathbb Z_{14}^\times$ or $\mathbb Z_{14}^\ast$. W|A does not seem to understand that either though.
 
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1. What is the concept of identity in group theory?

The identity element in group theory is an element that, when combined with any other element in the group using the group's binary operation, results in the original element. In other words, it acts as a neutral element and does not change the value of any element it is combined with. In most cases, the identity element is denoted as "e" or "1".

2. What is the significance of the order of a group?

The order of a group refers to the number of elements in the group. It is an important concept in group theory as it helps determine the structure and properties of a group. The order of a group can also help determine if it is a finite or infinite group.

3. What is the inverse element in group theory?

The inverse element in group theory is an element that, when combined with another element in the group, results in the identity element. In other words, it is the element that "undoes" the operation of another element. For example, in the group of real numbers under addition, the inverse of 5 is -5, as 5 + (-5) = 0, the identity element.

4. What is a generator in group theory?

A generator in group theory is an element that, when combined with itself multiple times using the group's binary operation, can generate all the other elements in the group. In other words, the powers of a generator can produce all the other elements in the group. This concept is closely related to the concept of cyclic groups.

5. What is the difference between abelian and non-abelian groups?

An abelian group, also known as a commutative group, is a group where the order of the elements does not affect the result of the group's binary operation. In other words, the elements can be rearranged without changing the outcome. On the other hand, a non-abelian group is a group where the order of the elements does affect the outcome of the group's binary operation. Non-abelian groups are often more complex and have different properties than abelian groups.

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