4.1.5 - Handling Ties in Edge Weights
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What is a minimum spanning tree?
💡 Hint: Think about how edges connect vertices.
Explain the problem faced when multiple edges have the same weight in Prim's algorithm.
💡 Hint: Consider how we can maintain order when selecting edges.
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What does Prim's algorithm aim to achieve?
💡 Hint: Consider what 'minimum spanning tree' implies.
True or False: Dijkstra's Algorithm and Prim's Algorithm are completely different.
💡 Hint: Think about their structures and methods of operation.
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Consider a complete graph with 4 vertices where every edge has a weight of 5. How many distinct minimum spanning trees can be formed?
💡 Hint: Think about how many sets of edges can connect the vertices without cycles.
Given the following edges and weights: (A,B,4), (A,C,4), (B,C,6), (C,D,5), if you apply Prim's algorithm starting from A, describe the minimum spanning tree formed and indicate the potential variations.
💡 Hint: Consider each step and what tied edges can lead to different outcomes.
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