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 GG of order 11 has.

Key Points:

  • A cyclic group of order nn (in this case n=11n = 11) 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 nn is equal to the number of elements in {1,2,...,n1}\{1, 2, ..., n-1\} that are coprime with nn. This is given by Euler’s Totient Function, ϕ(n)\phi(n).

For a prime number pp, ϕ(p)=p1\phi(p) = p - 1, because every number from 11 to p1p-1 is coprime to pp.

Since 11 is prime: ϕ(11)=111=10\phi(11) = 11 - 1 = 10

Thus, the cyclic group GG of order 11 has 10 generators.

Correct answer: (d) 10 generators.

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Tip: For any prime pp, the number of generators in its cyclic group is always p1p - 1.

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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)