Practice Negative Edges: Bellman-Ford Algorithm - 28.2 | 28. Module – 03 | Design & Analysis of Algorithms - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What does a negative edge represent in a graph?

💡 Hint: Think about costs in comparison.

Question 2

Easy

Explain the significance of no negative cycles in using the Bellman-Ford algorithm.

💡 Hint: Focus on how cycles affect path calculations.

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Question 1

What is the primary advantage of the Bellman-Ford Algorithm over Dijkstra's?

  • Handles negative edges
  • Faster computations
  • Requires fewer iterations

💡 Hint: Focus on how different edge weights are managed.

Question 2

True or False: The Bellman-Ford Algorithm can produce invalid results with negative cycles.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to distances in cycles.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a directed graph with vertices having both positive and negative edges, provide a detailed step-by-step solution using the Bellman-Ford algorithm, ensuring to explain the reasoning during each iteration.

💡 Hint: Focus on the relationships between vertices and their edges.

Question 2

Create a graph that includes a negative cycle and explain how the Bellman-Ford Algorithm behaves with that graph.

💡 Hint: Consider how to signify paths that decrease indefinitely.

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