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Handling Negative Edges

27.2.3 - Handling Negative Edges

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary function of Dijkstra's algorithm?

💡 Hint: Think about pathfinding in graphs.

Question 2 Easy

Define a burnt vertex.

💡 Hint: Consider this as a confirmed choice in optimization.

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Question 1

What type of algorithm is Dijkstra's?

Dynamic Programming
Greedy
Divide and Conquer

💡 Hint: Remember the type of choices made in Dijkstra's strategy.

Question 2

True or False: Dijkstra’s algorithm can find shortest paths in graphs with negative cycles.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the definition of a shortest path in terms of weights.

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Challenge 1 Hard

You are given a graph with a negative cycle. Formulate how you would approach finding the shortest path from a source vertex to a destination vertex. Discuss the potential outcomes.

💡 Hint: Consider what happens in the presence of repeating paths.

Challenge 2 Hard

Construct a graph with negative edges and no negative cycle. Use the Bellman-Ford algorithm to determine the shortest paths and explain your findings.

💡 Hint: Reflect on how negative edges might still lead to a valid optimal path.

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