Practice Algorithm Execution - 26.1.7 | 26. Shortest Paths in Weighted Graphs | Design & Analysis of Algorithms - Vol 1
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26.1.7 - Algorithm Execution

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What defines a weighted graph?

💡 Hint: Think about graphs with costs.

Question 2 Easy

What is the purpose of a weight function?

💡 Hint: Consider what each edge's cost might represent.

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Question 1

What is a weighted graph?

A graph with equal weights
A graph with edges having varying costs
A graph without edges

💡 Hint: Consider graph definitions.

Question 2

Dijkstra's algorithm is used for which type of problems?

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the function of Dijkstra's algorithm.

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Challenge 1 Hard

In a weighted graph representing a city's transport network, calculate the shortest path from vertex A to vertex D, detailing all steps of Dijkstra's algorithm.

💡 Hint: Keep track of distances and vertices processed.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a weighted graph to simulate a delivery context and articulate how Dijkstra's algorithm would find the optimal delivery route.

💡 Hint: Model real delivery costs.

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