28.1.1 - Prof. Madhavan Mukund
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Practice Questions
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What is the main purpose of the Bellman-Ford algorithm?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes Dijkstra's algorithm limited.
Does the Bellman-Ford algorithm work with negative cycles?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens if a cycle continuously reduces a path's cost.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the Bellman-Ford algorithm compute?
💡 Hint: Consider the goal of the algorithm.
True or False: The Bellman-Ford algorithm can handle negative weights.
💡 Hint: Remember how negative weights impact path costs.
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Challenge Problems
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Create an example graph with at least five vertices and a few edges, some of which have negative weights. Use the Bellman-Ford algorithm to compute shortest paths.
💡 Hint: Keep track of each vertex's distance as you update!
Given a graph includes a negative cycle involving three vertices, explain how the Bellman-Ford algorithm handles this scenario.
💡 Hint: No hint provided
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