26.2.5 - Dijkstra's Algorithm (Shortest Path)
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What is the purpose of Dijkstra's Algorithm?
💡 Hint: Think about navigation systems.
Can Dijkstra's Algorithm handle negative edge weights?
💡 Hint: Recall the weight condition for Dijkstra's.
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What type of graph can Dijkstra's Algorithm be applied to?
💡 Hint: Consider the weight conditions for the algorithm.
True or False: Dijkstra's Algorithm can efficiently find the shortest path in any type of graph.
💡 Hint: Think about weight restrictions.
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Given a weighted graph with six nodes and various edge costs, illustrate Dijkstra's Algorithm step-by-step. Include a diagram showing nodes, paths, and final distances.
💡 Hint: Focus on how distances are updated after each node is processed.
Compare Dijkstra's Algorithm and the Bellman-Ford Algorithm regarding handling negative weights and efficiency. Which scenarios would favor one over the other?
💡 Hint: Discuss efficiency in terms of performance versus correctness.
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