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The characteristic of the ring \((\mathbb{Z}_6,+_6,\times_6)\) is

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The characteristic of \(\mathbb{Z}_n\) is \(n\).
  • \(3\)
  • \(4\)
  • \(5\)
  • \(6\)
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Concept:
The characteristic of a ring is the least positive integer \(n\) such that \[ n\cdot 1=0 \] where \(1\) is the multiplicative identity of the ring.

Step 1: Identify the ring.
The ring is \[ \mathbb{Z}_6 \] In \(\mathbb{Z}_6\), all calculations are done modulo \(6\). The identity element is \[ 1 \]

Step 2: Find the least positive \(n\).
We need the least positive integer \(n\) such that \[ n\cdot 1\equiv 0\pmod 6 \] This means \[ n\equiv 0\pmod 6 \] The least positive such \(n\) is \[ 6 \]

Step 3: Final answer.
\[ \boxed{6} \]
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