4.1.2 - Executing Prim's Algorithm
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What does a minimum spanning tree do?
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of connecting nodes efficiently.
Define edge weight in the context of graphs.
💡 Hint: What quantity is associated with each edge?
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What is Prim's algorithm used for?
💡 Hint: Think about tree structures in graphs.
True or False: Prim's algorithm can be executed starting from any vertex in the graph.
💡 Hint: Consider starting points in a graph.
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Given a graph with vertices and weighted edges, execute Prim's algorithm starting from vertex A and illustrate the tree formed step-by-step.
💡 Hint: Keep track of the distances for each vertex through the process.
Analyze a scenario where edge weights are not unique. Discuss how Prim's would select edges differently if multiple edges had the same weight.
💡 Hint: Consider how selections could produce various trees.
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