Exercise 4.1. (1) Let : G → G' be an isomorphism between two groups G and G'. Suppose G is cyclic. Show that G' is also cyclic. (2) An automorphism of a group G is an isomorphism from G onto itself. Determine the number of automorphisms of the following groups (i) (Z,+) (ii) (Z15, +15).

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Exercise 4.1.
(1) Let : G → G' be an isomorphism between two groups G and G'. Suppose G is cyclic.
Show that G' is also cyclic.
(2) An automorphism of a group G is an isomorphism from G onto itself. Determine the number
of automorphisms of the following groups
(i) (Z,+) (ii) (Z15, +15).
Transcribed Image Text:Exercise 4.1. (1) Let : G → G' be an isomorphism between two groups G and G'. Suppose G is cyclic. Show that G' is also cyclic. (2) An automorphism of a group G is an isomorphism from G onto itself. Determine the number of automorphisms of the following groups (i) (Z,+) (ii) (Z15, +15).
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