Finite or infinite order of elements in a group

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$a$ and $b$ are elements of a group $G$, with the property that $ab=ba$.

Problems:

a) Demonstrate that if $a$ and $b$ have infinite order, then $ab$ may have either finite or infinite order.

b) If $a$ has finite order and $b$ has infinite order, then determine and prove whether $ab$ has infinite or finite order.

c) If $a$ and $b$ have finite order, show with proof whether $ab$ has finite or infinite order.