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Prim’s Algorithm

19.2.2 - Prim’s Algorithm

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does a greedy algorithm do?

💡 Hint: Think about local vs. global optimization.

Question 2 Easy

What is the goal of Prim's Algorithm?

💡 Hint: Connect all vertices with the least total edge weight.

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Question 1

What is the primary goal of Prim's Algorithm?

Maximize the edge weights
Minimize the edge weights
Connect all vertices randomly

💡 Hint: Think about what an optimal solution means.

Question 2

True or False: Prim's Algorithm can revisit previously made choices.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the greedy approach.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a graph with specific vertices and edges, demonstrate the step-by-step use of Prim's Algorithm, showing each choice and the resulting MST.

💡 Hint: Remember to always choose the smallest weight edge that connects a new vertex.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain how a change in edge weights affects the outcome of Prim’s Algorithm. Provide an example.

💡 Hint: Use different scenarios to stress-test the algorithm's adaptability.

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