Graph Theory Basics
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What is the key difference between a walk and a path?

  • A walk has to be closed, while a path does not
  • A walk has to be simple, while a path does not
  • A walk can have cycles, while a path cannot
  • A walk can repeat nodes, while a path cannot (correct)

    • What is the degree of a vertex in a graph?

  • The total weight of its incident edges
  • The number of nodes connected to it
  • The number of cycles it is part of
  • The number of edges which meet at that vertex (correct)

    • What is the purpose of adjacency matrices?

  • To find the minimum spanning tree of a graph
  • To determine if a graph is simple or not
  • To store information about the connections of a graph (correct)
  • To store the weights of each edge between nodes

    • What is the result of raising an adjacency matrix to a power n?

    <p>The number of walks of length n which connect any two nodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key property of undirected graphs in terms of their adjacency matrices?

    <p>They are always symmetric along their main diagonal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a tree in graph theory?

    <p>A connected graph with no cycles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum spanning tree of a graph?

    <p>The tree-shaped subgraph with the lowest total weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many edges does the minimum spanning tree of a graph with n nodes have?

    <p>n-1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between Kruskal's Algorithm and other minimum spanning tree algorithms?

    <p>It always picks the edge of lowest weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of matrix multiplication in graph theory?

    <p>To count the number of walks of a certain length between two nodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain why a graph is considered simple and give an example of a non-simple graph.

    <p>A graph is simple if it has at most one edge between any two nodes and no loops. An example of a non-simple graph is one that has multiple edges connecting the same pair of nodes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the significance of the Handshaking Lemma in relation to the degrees of vertices in a graph.

    <p>The Handshaking Lemma states that the sum of all vertex degrees in a graph equals twice the total number of edges. This highlights the relationship between vertex connectivity and edges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean for a walk in a graph to be closed and how does it differ from a path?

    <p>A closed walk ends at the same vertex where it started, whereas a path cannot revisit any vertex. This distinction is fundamental in graph theory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of matrix representation, what is the significance of the diagonal in an adjacency matrix for undirected graphs?

    <p>The diagonal in an adjacency matrix for undirected graphs represents self-loops, which must all be zero in simple graphs. Thus, it's symmetrical along the diagonal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe what a cycle in a graph is and how it relates to the concepts of walks and paths.

    <p>A cycle is a specific type of path that begins and ends at the same vertex without repeating any other vertices. It contributes to understanding the structure of connectivity within graphs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the properties of a minimum spanning tree connected to the total weight of a graph's edges?

    <p>The minimum spanning tree (MST) has the least total weight among all spanning trees in a graph, ensuring all nodes are connected with the minimum sum of edge weights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of edge selection in Kruskal's Algorithm for finding the minimum spanning tree?

    <p>Kruskal's Algorithm selects edges in increasing order of weight, ensuring that no cycles are formed, which is key in building the MST progressively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Compare the relationships between walks, paths, and cycles in graph theory.

    <p>Walks can revisit nodes and have any length, paths do not revisit nodes, and cycles start and end at the same node without repeating others. Each represents different connectivity properties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of matrix multiplication on understanding connections in a graph?

    <p>Matrix multiplication allows for the computation of walks of varying lengths between nodes, providing insights into connectivity and reachability within the graph.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is a tree considered a connected graph with no cycles and what does this imply for its structure?

    <p>A tree's definition as a connected graph without cycles implies that there is exactly one path between any pair of nodes, ensuring minimal redundancy in connections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Graphs

    • A graph is a collection of points (nodes or vertices) connected by lines (edges).
    • A simple graph has at most one edge between two nodes and no edges that loop back to the same vertex.

    Walks and Paths

    • A walk of length n is a succession of n connected edges.
    • A path is a walk that does not pass through the same node twice.
    • A cycle is a path that ends at the same node it started at.
    • A walk is closed if it ends at the same node it started at, otherwise it is open.
    • Two nodes are adjacent if they are joined by a line.
    • A node and edge are incident if they touch.

    Handshaking Lemma

    • The degree of a vertex is the number of edges that meet at that vertex.
    • The Handshaking Lemma states that the sum of all degrees in a graph is twice the total number of edges.

    Matrices

    • Graph information can be stored in a grid of numbers called a matrix.
    • Adjacency matrices store information about graph connections.
    • Raising the adjacency matrix to a power n gives the number of walks of length n between nodes.
    • Undirected graphs have symmetrical adjacency matrices along their main diagonal.
    • Distance matrices record the weight of each edge between nodes.

    Matrix Multiplication

    • When multiplying two matrices A and B, position m,n in the product matrix is the dot product of the mth row in A and the nth column in B.
    • Matrix multiplication is not commutative: AB ≠ BA.

    Minimum Spanning Tree

    • A tree is a connected graph with no cycles, hitting every node once.
    • The minimum spanning tree (MST) of a graph is the tree-shaped subgraph with the lowest total weight.
    • The MST for n nodes has n - 1 edges.

    Algorithms for Finding the Minimum Spanning Tree

    • Kruskal's Algorithm:
      • Pick the edge of least weight in the graph.
      • Select the next edge of least weight that does not create a cycle.
      • Repeat until all nodes are included.
    • Prim's Algorithm:
      • Choose any node.
      • Choose the edge of least weight connected to this node.
      • Choose the next lowest weight edge connecting the tree to a new node.
      • Repeat until all nodes are included.

    Graphs

    • A graph is a collection of points (nodes or vertices) connected by lines (edges).
    • A simple graph has at most one edge between two nodes and no edges that loop back to the same vertex.

    Walks and Paths

    • A walk of length n is a succession of n connected edges.
    • A path is a walk that does not pass through the same node twice.
    • A cycle is a path that ends at the same node it started at.
    • A walk is closed if it ends at the same node it started at, otherwise it is open.
    • Two nodes are adjacent if they are joined by a line.
    • A node and edge are incident if they touch.

    Handshaking Lemma

    • The degree of a vertex is the number of edges that meet at that vertex.
    • The Handshaking Lemma states that the sum of all degrees in a graph is twice the total number of edges.

    Matrices

    • Graph information can be stored in a grid of numbers called a matrix.
    • Adjacency matrices store information about graph connections.
    • Raising the adjacency matrix to a power n gives the number of walks of length n between nodes.
    • Undirected graphs have symmetrical adjacency matrices along their main diagonal.
    • Distance matrices record the weight of each edge between nodes.

    Matrix Multiplication

    • When multiplying two matrices A and B, position m,n in the product matrix is the dot product of the mth row in A and the nth column in B.
    • Matrix multiplication is not commutative: AB ≠ BA.

    Minimum Spanning Tree

    • A tree is a connected graph with no cycles, hitting every node once.
    • The minimum spanning tree (MST) of a graph is the tree-shaped subgraph with the lowest total weight.
    • The MST for n nodes has n - 1 edges.

    Algorithms for Finding the Minimum Spanning Tree

    • Kruskal's Algorithm:
      • Pick the edge of least weight in the graph.
      • Select the next edge of least weight that does not create a cycle.
      • Repeat until all nodes are included.
    • Prim's Algorithm:
      • Choose any node.
      • Choose the edge of least weight connected to this node.
      • Choose the next lowest weight edge connecting the tree to a new node.
      • Repeat until all nodes are included.

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