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Time Complexity of Dijkstra's Algorithm

11.3.1 - Time Complexity of Dijkstra's Algorithm

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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of using a min-heap in Dijkstra's algorithm?

💡 Hint: Think about the operations we need to perform frequently.

Question 2 Easy

How are initial distances set in Dijkstra's algorithm?

💡 Hint: What initialization allows us to start our shortest path search?

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Question 1

What is the time complexity of Dijkstra's Algorithm using heaps?

O(N)
O(N log N)
O((N + M) log N)

💡 Hint: Consider both vertices and edges in your calculations.

Question 2

Dijkstra's algorithm guarantees the shortest path for which type of graph?

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how edge weights can influence the shortest paths.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a graph with at least 5 vertices and weighted edges. Perform Dijkstra's algorithm and describe each step including the heap updates.

💡 Hint: Begin with the starting vertex and iteratively find the next minimum distance.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain how modifying edge weights can impact Dijkstra’s algorithm and provide an example.

💡 Hint: Consider both increasing and decreasing an edge's weight.

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