Math Problem Statement
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If the cyclic group G contains 11 distinct elements, then it has (a) 2 generators (b) 7 generators (c) 9 generators (d) 10 generators
Solution
To solve this problem, we need to calculate how many generators the cyclic group of order 11 has.
Key Points:
- A cyclic group of order (in this case ) is a group where each element can be written as powers of a single element called the generator.
- The number of generators of a cyclic group of order is equal to the number of elements in that are coprime with . This is given by Euler’s Totient Function, .
For a prime number , , because every number from to is coprime to .
Since 11 is prime:
Thus, the cyclic group of order 11 has 10 generators.
Correct answer: (d) 10 generators.
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Tip: For any prime , the number of generators in its cyclic group is always .
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Group Theory
Cyclic Groups
Number Theory
Formulas
Euler's Totient Function \( \phi(n) \)
\( \phi(p) = p - 1 \) for prime numbers
Theorems
Cyclic Group Theorem
Euler's Totient Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate Mathematics (Abstract Algebra)