Practice Graph Coloring Problem (18.2) - Design and Analysis of Algorithms
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Graph Coloring Problem

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Question 1 Easy

Define 'vertex' in the context of graph coloring.

💡 Hint: What do we call the dots in graph coloring?

Question 2 Easy

What is an edge in graph theory?

💡 Hint: Think of what connects two states on a map.

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Question 1

What does the Graph Coloring Problem address?

Determining the shortest path in a graph
Assigning colors to vertices without adjacent vertices sharing the same color
Finding all possible edges in a graph

💡 Hint: Think about how we represent maps and relationships.

Question 2

True or False: According to the Four Color Theorem, five colors are required to color any planar map.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the minimal color requirements established by the theorem.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Consider a graph represented with a triangular layout of vertices where each vertex is connected to every other vertex (a complete graph). How many colors are needed to color this graph according to the graph coloring principles?

💡 Hint: Think about the maximum adjacency possible between vertices.

Challenge 2 Hard

Given a complex planar graph with multiple connections and vertices representing cities in a scheduling problem, devise a coloring strategy to assign no more than four colors under the rule that connected cities must have different colors. Explain your solution.

💡 Hint: Visualize the graph and plan a step-wise approach.

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