Math Problem Statement

is there a group with five elements which is NOT isomorphic to Z_5 (0,1,2,3,4)

Solution

Yes, there is a group with five elements that is not isomorphic to Z5\mathbb{Z}_5 (the cyclic group of integers modulo 5).

The key point is that groups of order 5 are either cyclic or non-cyclic. However, a group of order 5 can only be cyclic by Lagrange's Theorem, because the order of every element must divide the order of the group. In particular, a finite group of prime order must be cyclic because every non-identity element must generate the entire group.

So, for a group to have 5 elements and be non-isomorphic to Z5\mathbb{Z}_5, it would need to fail to be cyclic, but there is no such group. All groups of order 5 are cyclic, and all cyclic groups of order 5 are isomorphic to Z5\mathbb{Z}_5.

Therefore, every group of order 5 is isomorphic to Z5\mathbb{Z}_5. No group of order 5 is non-isomorphic to it.

Related questions:

  1. What makes a group cyclic or non-cyclic?
  2. What is Lagrange's Theorem and how does it help classify groups?
  3. Can there be a non-abelian group of order 5?
  4. What is the classification of groups of prime order?
  5. How do we prove that Z5\mathbb{Z}_5 is cyclic?

Tip:

When working with groups, always check the order of the group and the possible orders of its elements. If the group order is prime, it's guaranteed to be cyclic.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Group Theory
Isomorphisms
Cyclic Groups
Lagrange's Theorem

Formulas

Lagrange's Theorem

Theorems

Lagrange's Theorem
Classification of Groups of Prime Order

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12