27.1.3 - Department of Computer Science and Engineering
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Practice Questions
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What does Dijkstra's algorithm accomplish?
💡 Hint: Think about applications like navigation.
What is initialized to infinity in Dijkstra's algorithm?
💡 Hint: Consider the starting point's significance.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What technique does Dijkstra's algorithm use to determine the shortest path?
💡 Hint: Think about how Dijkstra prioritizes its choices.
True or False: Dijkstra's algorithm can handle graphs with negative edge weights.
💡 Hint: Consider why the local choices might fail.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a graph with both positive and negative weights but no negative cycles, apply Dijkstra's algorithm and explain the steps taken.
💡 Hint: Remember to keep track of updates on distances based on the edges from the burnt vertices.
Critique the utility of Dijkstra’s algorithm in real-world applications that involve routes with varied constraints such as tolls (negative weights).
💡 Hint: Consider examples where negative weights could change the optimal path drastically.
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