Practice Dijkstra's Algorithm and Prim's Algorithm - 4.1 | 4. Dijkstra's Algorithm and Prim's Algorithm | Design & Analysis of Algorithms - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What does Dijkstra's algorithm compute?

💡 Hint: Think about graph paths and distances.

Question 2

Easy

What is a minimum spanning tree?

💡 Hint: Remember the concept of connecting without cycles.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the purpose of Dijkstra's algorithm?

  • To find minimum spanning trees
  • To find the shortest paths from a source vertex
  • To sort a list of numbers

💡 Hint: Think about its application in pathfinding.

Question 2

True or False: Prim's algorithm can guarantee a unique minimum spanning tree for any graph.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider scenarios with equal edge weights.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Create a graph with 5 vertices and 7 edges. Apply Dijkstra's algorithm starting from vertex 1. Show the steps and calculate the shortest path to each vertex.

💡 Hint: Remember to keep track of your cumulative distances and to update them as you encounter each edge.

Question 2

Design a weighted graph where Prim's algorithm needs to handle equal weights. Explain the outcome and potential edges selected at each step.

💡 Hint: Consider how many valid edges can exist when weights are the same, and how to break ties effectively.

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