5.4 - Detailed Explanation of Kruskal's Algorithm
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What does Kruskal's Algorithm aim to find?
💡 Hint: Think about connecting all vertices with the least cost.
What is the first step in Kruskal's Algorithm?
💡 Hint: How do we begin organizing the edges?
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What does Kruskal's Algorithm build?
💡 Hint: What kind of tree does it aim for?
T/F: Kruskal's Algorithm adds edges in decreasing order of weight.
💡 Hint: How are the edges prioritized?
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Design a graph with at least 6 vertices and 9 edges, and demonstrate how Kruskal’s Algorithm finds the minimum spanning tree. List all steps taken during the process.
💡 Hint: Which edges would you initially consider?
In what situations might Kruskal's Algorithm be less efficient compared to Prim's Algorithm? Provide examples or scenarios.
💡 Hint: Think about the initial sorting phase.
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