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What is a graph in graph theory?
What is a graph in graph theory?
A graph is a collection of points called vertices or nodes and line segments or curves called edges that connect the vertices.
What is a loop in graph theory?
What is a loop in graph theory?
A loop is an edge connecting a vertex to itself.
What defines a complete graph?
What defines a complete graph?
A complete graph has an edge connecting every pair of vertices.
What does it mean for two vertices to be adjacent?
What does it mean for two vertices to be adjacent?
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Graphs are considered equivalent if they have the same vertices connected in the same way.
Graphs are considered equivalent if they have the same vertices connected in the same way.
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What is a path in graph theory?
What is a path in graph theory?
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What defines a closed path?
What defines a closed path?
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What characterizes a connected graph?
What characterizes a connected graph?
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What is a bridge in graph theory?
What is a bridge in graph theory?
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What is the degree of a vertex?
What is the degree of a vertex?
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What is the formula for the number of edges in a complete graph with n vertices?
What is the formula for the number of edges in a complete graph with n vertices?
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Study Notes
Graph Theory Basics
- A graph is a combination of points (vertices or nodes) connected by lines (edges)
- An edge connecting a vertex to itself is called a loop
- A complete graph is a graph where each vertex has an edge connecting it to every other vertex
- Adjacent vertices are connected by an edge
- Equivalent graphs have the same vertices connected in the same way
- A path is a sequence of vertices and edges, representing a journey through the graph
- A closed path, circuit or cycle is a path that starts and ends at the same vertex
- A connected graph has at least one path between any two vertices
- A bridge is an edge whose removal makes the graph disconnected
- The degree of a vertex is the number of edges connected to it
Complete Graph Relationship
- For a complete graph with n vertices, the number of edges (e) is calculated as e = n(n-1)/2 for n ≥ 3
- The degree of each vertex in a complete graph is always n-1
Examples
- Psychology: Graphs can represent transactions in relationships, for example between man and woman
- Chemistry: Molecular structures like 2-methylbutane can be illustrated as a graph
- Transportation: Airline routes between cities with air distances shown as weighted edges are effectively modeled as a graph
Graph Coloring
- Graph coloring is a mathematical field focused on assigning colors (or labels) to vertices or edges of a graph.
- Adjacent vertices or edges must have different colors to avoid conflicts
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Test your understanding of the fundamental concepts of graph theory. This quiz covers key terms such as vertices, edges, loops, and complete graphs. Dive into important topics including paths, cycles, and the degree of vertices to reinforce your knowledge.
