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Dijkstra’s Algorithm

19.2.1 - Dijkstra’s Algorithm

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is Dijkstra's Algorithm used for?

💡 Hint: Consider what Dijkstra's focuses on when traversing graphs.

Question 2 Easy

Explain the meaning of a 'greedy algorithm.'

💡 Hint: Think about how it approaches problems.

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Question 1

What is the main objective of Dijkstra's Algorithm?

To find the shortest path in a graph
To find the minimum spanning tree
To traverse all vertices

💡 Hint: Think about the name and its purpose.

Question 2

True or False: Dijkstra's Algorithm can handle graphs with negative weight edges.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on properties of algorithms regarding edge weights.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a weighted graph structure, construct a complete Dijkstra’s Algorithm execution to find all shortest paths from a designated starting vertex.

💡 Hint: Track the path selection visually.

Challenge 2 Hard

Work on modifying Dijkstra’s Algorithm to handle specific scenarios, like graphs with varying degrees of node connectivity.

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of not all nodes being reachable.

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