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What is the kernel of the trivial action?

For the trivial action ga=aga = a, the kernel is the entire group GG.

Conditions

  • The action is the trivial action ga=aga = a for all g∈Gg \in G and a∈Aa \in A.

Reasoning, step by step

  1. Identify the trivial action ga=aga = a.
  2. Determine the set of all g∈Gg \in G such that ga=aga = a for all a∈Aa \in A.
  3. Since ga=aga = a holds for every g∈Gg \in G, the kernel is GG.

Example

The lecturer states, 'For this example, g a is equal to a for all g belongs to G and for all a belongs to A. Therefore, this set will be nothing but the entire set G itself.'

Common misconceptions

  • Assuming the kernel of the trivial action is {1}\{1\}.
  • Confusing the trivial action with the identity element.

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