Practice Complexity Analysis - 4.1.4 | 4. Dijkstra's Algorithm and Prim's Algorithm | Design & Analysis of Algorithms - Vol 2
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4.1.4 - Complexity Analysis

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Question 1 Easy

Define what a Minimum Spanning Tree is.

💡 Hint: Think about the characteristics of trees in graphs.

Question 2 Easy

What does Dijkstra's Algorithm do?

💡 Hint: Consider what 'shortest paths' means in graph traversal.

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Question 1

What is the primary goal of Prim's algorithm?

Finding shortest paths
Constructing a minimum spanning tree
Searching a graph

💡 Hint: Focus on what Prim's algorithm aims to achieve in graphs.

Question 2

True or False: Dijkstra's algorithm can also construct minimum spanning trees.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the different goals of the two algorithms.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a graph with 6 vertices and various weighted edges, demonstrate the application of both Prim's and Dijkstra's algorithms to outline the difference in results.

💡 Hint: Draw the graph and start applying each algorithm step by step.

Challenge 2 Hard

In a case where edge weights are duplicated across a graph, discuss the implications for minimum spanning tree uniqueness.

💡 Hint: Reflect on how uniqueness is impacted by equal options.

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