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Kruskal's Algorithm

5.1.1 - Kruskal's Algorithm

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does Kruskal's Algorithm aim to achieve?

💡 Hint: Think about what a spanning tree represents.

Question 2 Easy

What is the first step in Kruskal's Algorithm?

💡 Hint: Consider the sequence of actions in the algorithm.

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Question 1

What is the main advantage of using Kruskal's Algorithm over other methods?

It is always faster
It is simpler to implement
It guarantees a minimum spanning tree

💡 Hint: Consider what the algorithm is specifically designed to achieve.

Question 2

True or False: Kruskal's Algorithm can handle disconnected graphs.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the definition of a spanning tree.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given the edge weights of a graph, calculate the minimum cost of connecting all vertices using Kruskal's algorithm.

💡 Hint: Use the properties of trees and weights as your guide.

Challenge 2 Hard

Consider a graph with edges: A-B(1), A-C(5), B-C(3), B-D(4). Apply Kruskal's Algorithm and identify the minimum spanning tree.

💡 Hint: Check sorted order of weights as your first step.

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