Graph Theory Basics
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What does the in-degree of a vertex represent in a directed graph?

  • The number of edges leading out of the vertex
  • The number of loops at the vertex
  • The number of edges leading into the vertex (correct)
  • The total number of edges connected to the vertex
  • In the directed graph defined by edges E = {(A, B), (A, C), (B, C), (C, D)}, what is the out-degree of vertex A?

  • 4
  • 3
  • 1
  • 2 (correct)
  • What is the handshaking theorem primarily used for?

  • Calculating in-degrees in directed graphs
  • Determining the maximum degree of a graph
  • Counting the number of vertices in a graph
  • Calculating the sum of the degrees in undirected graphs (correct)
  • What does the maximum degree represent in a graph?

    <p>The highest number of edges connected to any vertex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Given a directed graph, if vertex D has an in-degree of 2, how many edges must be connected to D?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the degree sequence of a directed graph is given as {4, 3, 2, 1}, which statement is true?

    <p>The graph has at least 4 vertices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the degree sequence arranged for a graph?

    <p>In non-increasing order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is NOT true about directed graphs?

    <p>The sum of in-degrees is equal to the number of vertices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature characterizes a directed graph?

    <p>Edges are represented with arrows indicating direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of edges allowed between two vertices in a simple directed graph?

    <p>Only one edge is allowed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about loops in directed graphs is true?

    <p>Loops can exist in directed graphs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a directed graph with edge multiplicity, what does it mean if an edge has multiplicity m?

    <p>There are m directed edges between the same pair of vertices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes undirected graphs from directed graphs?

    <p>Edges in undirected graphs do not have arrows.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is NOT present in a simple directed graph?

    <p>Bidirectional edges between vertices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a directed graph with the vertices A, B, C, and D, if there is an edge from A to B and another from B to A, what type of edge is this?

    <p>A bidirectional edge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a graph contains vertices A, B, and C where A has edges to both B and C, what type of graph does this describe?

    <p>It must be a directed graph.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for two vertices that share an edge in an undirected graph?

    <p>Adjacent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an undirected graph, how does a loop affect the degree of a vertex?

    <p>It contributes twice to the degree.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If vertex A has edges (A, B) and (A, D), what is the degree of vertex A in an undirected graph?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a directed graph, if there is an edge (u, v), how are u and v described in relation to each other?

    <p>u is adjacent to v, and v is adjacent from u.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct way to denote the degree of a vertex v in a graph?

    <p>deg(v)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding edges in an undirected graph?

    <p>The direction of edges does not exist.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a graph consists of the vertices A, B, C, and D with edges {(A, B), (B, C), (C, D)}, how many edges are considered as incident to vertex B?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a scenario where vertices A and C are adjacent in a directed graph?

    <p>Both options A and C are true.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Basic Terminology

    • Degree of a vertex in an undirected graph counts the number of edges incident to it; loops at the vertex contribute twice to the degree.
    • Denoted as deg(v) for a vertex v.

    Vertex Degree Examples

    • In a graph with vertices P, Q, R, and S:
      • deg(P) = 2
      • deg(Q) = 3
      • deg(R) = 2
      • deg(S) = 1

    Adjacent Vertices

    • Two vertices u and v are adjacent if they share an edge e.
    • An edge e connects u and v; u is the initial vertex and v is the terminal vertex.
    • For loops, the initial and terminal vertices are the same.

    Directed Graphs

    • In directed graphs, if there is an edge (u, v), then u is adjacent to v and v is adjacent from u.

    Edge Multiplicity

    • If m different edges connect the same unordered pair of vertices {u, v}, it's referred to as an edge of multiplicity m.

    Self-Connecting Edges

    • Loops represent edges connecting a vertex to itself, important for modeling networks, e.g. communications links.

    Directed Graph Characteristics

    • Directed graphs consist of vertices and directed edges (arcs) with arrows indicating the direction.
    • Can contain loops, multiple edges, and bidirectional edges.

    Simple Directed Graph

    • A simple directed graph has no loops or multiple edges; at most one edge exists between any two vertices.
    • An edge of multiplicity m is considered if m directed edges exist between vertices (u, v).

    In-Degree and Out-Degree

    • In a directed graph, in-degree (deg⁻(v)) counts edges leading to vertex v, while out-degree (deg⁺(v)) counts edges originating from vertex v.
    • Loops contribute 1 to both in-degree and out-degree of the vertex.

    Degree Sequence

    • The degree sequence arranges vertex degrees in non-increasing order.
    • In directed graphs, both in-degrees and out-degrees are considered.

    Example of Degree Sequence

    • For the graph G with vertices {A, B, C, D} and edges {(A, B), (A, C), (B, C), (C, D)}:
      • Degree sequence in non-increasing order: {3, 2, 2, 1}
      • Minimum degree is the smallest degree of any vertex; maximum degree is the largest.

    Theorems

    • For directed graphs, the total degree sum equals the number of directed edges:
      • ∑ deg(v) = |E|
    • Handshaking Theorem for undirected graphs states the sum of all vertex degrees equals twice the number of edges:
      • ∑ deg(v) = 2m, applicable even with multiple edges and loops.

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    This quiz covers the basic terminology of graph theory, focusing on key concepts like the degree of a vertex and its significance in undirected graphs. Test your knowledge of how relationships in a graph can be represented and analyzed. Perfect for those studying introductory graph theory concepts.

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