Math Problem Statement
Let 𝐺 be a group of order 52 = 4 ⋅ 13.
- How many subgroups of order 13 does 𝐺 have? Let now 𝐺 = ℤ/2ℤ × ℤ/26ℤ. (The operation being addition.)
- How many subgroups of order 4 does 𝐺 have?
- List the elements of each subgroup of order 4.
Solution
Let's tackle each of these questions step by step.
1. Number of Subgroups of Order 13 in 𝐺
Since is a group of order 52, by the Sylow theorems, the number of subgroups of order 13 (a prime number) is denoted by .
According to the Sylow theorems:
- divides .
- .
The divisors of 4 are 1 and 4. The only number that is congruent to 1 modulo 13 is .
So, there is exactly one subgroup of order 13 in .
2. Number of Subgroups of Order 4 in
Let's break this down:
- The group has elements of the form where and .
- The order of an element is the least common multiple (LCM) of the orders of and .
We need subgroups of order 4, so consider the elements:
- The possible orders for are 1 and 2.
- The possible orders for are 1, 2, 13, and 26.
To have an element of order 4, must have order 2 (so mod 2), and must have order 2 (so mod 26). This means could be either 13 or 26 (but note that 26 is not of order 2).
The possible elements of order 2 in are just .
So, the subgroup is generated by , which has order 4. But since where is of order 4 doesn't exist (the element of order 4 in would be 13), the subgroups of order 4 in are the subgroups generated by elements of order 4.
Now let's list the possible subgroups.
3. Listing Elements of Each Subgroup of Order 4
The element has order 4 in . The subgroup generated by this element is:
Since doesn't provide any new elements that could combine with to form more elements of order 4, this is the only subgroup of order 4.
Summary
- The group has exactly one subgroup of order 13.
- The group has one subgroup of order 4.
- The elements of the subgroup of order 4 are:
This results in the subgroup .
Do you want more details or have any questions?
Here are some related questions you might find interesting:
- What is the significance of the Sylow theorems in group theory?
- How can we determine the number of subgroups of a particular order in a finite group?
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- What is the structure of the group ?
- How do you determine the order of an element in a direct product of groups?
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- How do the properties of affect the subgroup structure of a group?
- What is the role of cyclic subgroups in the structure of a group?
Tip: Always check the divisibility conditions and congruences when applying the Sylow theorems to determine the number of possible subgroups of a given order in a finite group.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Group Theory
Group Orders
Subgroup Analysis
Direct Products of Groups
Formulas
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Theorems
Sylow theorems
Suitable Grade Level
Advanced Undergraduate
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