Practice Induction Setup for Shortest Paths - 1.3 | 1. All-pairs Shortest Paths | Design & Analysis of Algorithms - Vol 2
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Induction Setup for Shortest Paths

1.3 - Induction Setup for Shortest Paths

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Question 1 Easy

Define what is meant by All-pairs Shortest Paths.

💡 Hint: Consider the necessity of comparing distances for multiple vertex pairs.

Question 2 Easy

What is a weighted graph?

💡 Hint: Think about how distances are represented in a graph.

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Question 1

What is the primary goal of the Floyd-Warshall algorithm?

To find minimum spanning trees
To find shortest paths between all pairs of vertices
To find the largest cycle

💡 Hint: Consider what the algorithm is focused on.

Question 2

True or False: The Floyd-Warshall algorithm can handle graphs with negative cycles.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the impact of cycles on path definitions.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a graph with vertices A, B, C, D, and edges with various weights including negative ones. Apply the Floyd-Warshall algorithm and determine all-pairs shortest paths.

💡 Hint: Start initializing your weights based on direct edges then iterate through the vertex combinations.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the implications of allowing negative weights in graphs. What types of real-world scenarios can affect the shortest path calculations?

💡 Hint: Think about situations like city planning where costs might fluctuate or topographical changes could affect distances.

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