Show that the element $φ(a)\in G'$ has also order d!

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EXERCISE:

Consider that $Φ:G\rightarrow G'$ homomorphism and $a\in G$ which has order d.

Show that the element $φ(a)\in G'$ has also order d.

I am sorry i could't appose any attempt here but i don't even know how to start.I have just started to examine homomorphism and i have to clear my mind on them!

It would be very helpful if someone can give me some hints or a thourough solution to my problem.

I want to learn how i can work with these problems as i don't have many experience with these type of problems!

Thanks in advance!

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To expound on user8734617's comment:

We have that $a^d =e$ (where $e$ is the identity). Therefore $\phi(a)^d = \phi(a^d) = \phi(e) =e$.

However, all this tells us is that the order of $\phi(a)$ divides $d$.