2.5.2 - Kruskal's Algorithm
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Define a spanning tree.
💡 Hint: Think about 'spanning' all vertices.
What does Kruskal's Algorithm help us find?
💡 Hint: Focus on minimizing costs!
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What does Kruskal's Algorithm primarily aim to find?
💡 Hint: Think about what trees do!
True or False: Kruskal's Algorithm can create cycles when adding edges.
💡 Hint: Focus on what it means to maintain a tree structure.
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Given a modified graph with weights, calculate the minimum spanning tree using Kruskal's Algorithm and state the final weight.
💡 Hint: Remember to sort first and revisit all edges methodically.
Analyze the effectiveness of Kruskal's Algorithm in large dense graphs versus sparse graphs. Discuss the implications on performance.
💡 Hint: Consider edge counts relative to vertices when evaluating performance.
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