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Conclusion on Spanning Trees

4.1.6 - Conclusion on Spanning Trees

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define a Minimum Spanning Tree (MST).

💡 Hint: Consider the concept of connecting all points.

Question 2 Easy

What does Prim's algorithm do?

💡 Hint: Focus on how edges are chosen.

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Question 1

What is the purpose of Prim's algorithm?

To find the shortest path
To find the minimum spanning tree
To sort vertices

💡 Hint: Think about the graph properties it aims to optimize.

Question 2

True or False: Prim's algorithm can result in different Minimum Spanning Trees if edge weights are duplicated.

True
False

💡 Hint: Review how edge selection can vary in such cases.

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Challenge 1 Hard

You are given a graph with weights: (1,2,3), (1,3,4), (2,4,5), (3,4,1). Using Prim's algorithm, outline the steps taken to determine the MST and list the edges selected.

💡 Hint: Remember to always choose the edge with the smallest weight that connects the current tree.

Challenge 2 Hard

In a scenario where edge weights have duplicates, how would you ensure that the same MST is produced in multiple iterations?

💡 Hint: Consider how sorting could help manage your edge choices.

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