28.2.5 - Example of Bellman-Ford Algorithm
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What is the first step in initializing the Bellman-Ford Algorithm?
💡 Hint: Think about how you would create a baseline for distance values.
What does 'relaxation' mean in the context of shortest paths?
💡 Hint: Consider the process of finding a better way to get somewhere.
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What is the maximum number of iterations required for the Bellman-Ford Algorithm?
💡 Hint: Think about how many edges we can have in the longest path in a graph.
True or False: The Bellman-Ford Algorithm can handle graphs with negative cycles.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of having a cycle that lowers path cost repeatedly.
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Create a graph with 5 vertices including at least 2 negative edges. Apply the Bellman-Ford Algorithm and track the distance updates over each iteration.
💡 Hint: Make sure to visualize the graph and update distance values as you go through iterations.
In what scenario would the Bellman-Ford Algorithm be more advantageous than Dijkstra's Algorithm? Provide a specific example.
💡 Hint: Think about the types of real-world problems where costs can decrease.
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