Practice Prof. Madhavan Mukund - 28.1.1 | 28. Module – 03 | Design & Analysis of Algorithms - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is the main purpose of the Bellman-Ford algorithm?

💡 Hint: Think about what makes Dijkstra's algorithm limited.

Question 2

Easy

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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Question 1

What does the Bellman-Ford algorithm compute?

  • Longest paths
  • Shortest paths
  • Paths with infinite costs

💡 Hint: Consider the goal of the algorithm.

Question 2

True or False: The Bellman-Ford algorithm can handle negative weights.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember how negative weights impact path costs.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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!

Question 2

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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