26.2.6 - Minimum Spanning Tree
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Practice Questions
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What is a Minimum Spanning Tree?
💡 Hint: Think about connectivity and cost.
Which data structure is commonly used in Prim's Algorithm?
💡 Hint: It helps find the smallest weight efficiently.
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What characterizes a Minimum Spanning Tree?
💡 Hint: Consider the core purpose of an MST.
True or False: Prim's Algorithm always starts from the smallest edge.
💡 Hint: Focus on where the algorithm begins.
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Given a graph with specified edge weights, demonstrate how to apply Prim’s Algorithm step by step.
💡 Hint: Draw the graph as you go to visualize it.
Provide a scenario in a real-world application where choosing the wrong algorithm (Prim's or Kruskal's) could lead to inefficiencies. Discuss why.
💡 Hint: Consider where the most connections exist between points.
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