ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Isomorphism theorem

Okay, let's say you have two groups of toys, Group A and Group B. Group A has a bunch of toy cars and Group B has a bunch of toy trucks. Both groups have different types of toys, but they have something in common - they can both move around.

Now, let's imagine you have a special friend who is great at matching things. They take one toy car from Group A and one toy truck from Group B and put them side by side. They notice something interesting - both toys have wheels, doors, and windows! This means that even though they are different types of toys, they share some similarities.

The isomorphism theorem says that two groups, like Group A and Group B, can be matched up in a special way so that they share important qualities. This matching is called an isomorphism. It's like finding a special friend who can match up the important parts of two groups of toys.

When you have an isomorphism between two groups, it means that they are kinda like each other. They may have different toys, but they have some similar qualities that make them behave in a similar way.