Questions and Answers
What happens if adding an edge to a spanning tree generates a cycle?
In Kruskal's algorithm, what is the first step to be performed?
Why is cycle detection important in Kruskal's algorithm?
When adding edges in Kruskal's algorithm, which edge is preferred first?
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What is the significance of arranging edges in increasing order of weight?
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What does the spanning tree property ensure?
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Which technique is primarily used in Kruskal's algorithm?
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If an edge (E, G) is added and it creates a cycle, what should be done?
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What condition must be satisfied for a graph to have an Euler circuit?
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In the context of Eulerian paths, how many vertices can have an odd degree for such a path to exist?
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What defines an odd vertex in graph theory?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding Eulerian paths?
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What is a defining characteristic of an Euler circuit?
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When investigating the 7 Bridges of Königsberg problem, which conclusion did Euler reach?
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Which theorem states that a finite graph can have an Euler path if it is connected and exactly two vertices have odd degrees?
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What is the implication of having all even degree vertices in a graph?
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What property must a minimum spanning tree possess regarding the number of edges?
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Which of the following statements best describes the greedy algorithm approach in finding a minimum spanning tree?
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When sorting edges by weight for the purpose of creating a minimum spanning tree, what is the primary goal?
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Which algorithm is commonly used for cycle detection in undirected graphs?
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In a graph, which of the following conditions would suggest the presence of a cycle?
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If a graph is acyclic and connected, what can be inferred about its structure?
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What role does a queue play in the breadth-first search (BFS) algorithm?
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What is the primary concern when detecting cycles using the union-find method?
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When creating a minimum spanning tree using Kruskal's algorithm, which step is taken after sorting all edges?
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What must be true of the edges selected in the process of forming a minimum spanning tree?
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Study Notes
The 7 Bridges of Königsberg
- Journey can start and finish at any point in the town.
- The goal is to cross all seven bridges once and only once.
- Represents a problem of drawing a network without lifting the pencil or retracing a line.
- Euler defined odd and even vertices based on the number of arcs connected:
- Odd vertex: odd number of arcs.
- Even vertex: even number of arcs.
- A graph has an Eulerian walk if it has either 0 or 2 odd degree vertices.
Euler Circuits and Paths
- Euler Circuit: A circuit that visits every edge in a graph. Requires connected graph with all vertices of even degree.
- Euler Path: A path that visits every edge; requires connected graph with exactly two odd degree vertices.
Graph Terminology
- Graph G: An ordered pair of a set of vertices and a set of edges (2-subsets of vertices).
- Simple Graph: No loops or multiple edges; consists only of distinct edges.
- Directed Graph: Each edge has a direction, represented as ordered pairs (e.g., E = {(1,2), (3,2), (1,3)}).
Edge and Vertex Terminology
- Endpoints: U and V are the endpoints of an edge.
- Incident Edges: Edges connected to a specific vertex.
- Degree of a Vertex: The count of edges emerging from it (e.g., a vertex X has degree 5).
- Parallel Edges: Edges connecting the same pair of vertices.
- Self-loop: An edge that connects a vertex to itself.
- Adjacent Vertices/Edges: Vertices or edges sharing a common endpoint.
Path Definitions
- Path: Sequence of alternating vertices and edges starting and ending with vertices.
- Simple Path: A path where all vertices and edges are distinct.
Graph Properties
- Property 1: Each edge is counted twice in terms of its incidence on vertices.
- Property 2: Degree of any vertex is limited in undirected graphs without self-loops or multiple edges.
Graph Representation
- Adjacency Matrix: Represents edges in a grid format with rows for vertices and columns for edges, using binary values (0 or 1).
- Incidence Matrix: Shows the connection between vertices and edges where rows represent vertices and columns represent edges.
Graph Traversal - Breadth-First Search (BFS)
- Gather vertices level by level using a queue to manage which vertex to explore next.
- If a dead-end is reached, backtrack to explore other vertices.
- Spanning tree properties must hold; if not, the edge is excluded.
Kruskal’s Algorithm
- Step 1: Arrange all edges in increasing weight order.
- Step 2: Select edges that do not cause a cycle when added to the graph.
- Step 3: Start adding edges with the least weight to form a spanning tree, while ensuring no cycles are created.
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Test your understanding of the famous problem of the 7 Bridges of Königsberg. In this quiz, you will explore routes within the town, attempting to cross all seven bridges exactly once. Can you find a valid path without retracing your steps?
