28.2.2 - Properties of Shortest Paths
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What defines a shortest path in a graph?
💡 Hint: Think about the weights of the edges.
Can a shortest path have repeating vertices?
💡 Hint: Consider the effect of looping back.
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What is the maximum number of edges in a shortest path across n vertices?
💡 Hint: Consider how many unique vertices could be traversed without revisiting.
True or False: A shortest path can revisit vertices if there's a negative edge.
💡 Hint: Think about the impact of a loop on the path total.
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Design a graph that contains a negative cycle. Explain how the Bellman-Ford algorithm might respond.
💡 Hint: Make sure to set the edge weights purposely so that the total is negative when summed.
Given a set of edges, apply the Bellman-Ford algorithm to find the shortest path from the source vertex to all others and illustrate your steps.
💡 Hint: Count iterations carefully! Remember, you will need n-1 runs through the edge list.
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