Practice Problem Motivation - 2.1 | 2. Minimum Cost Spanning Trees | Design & Analysis of Algorithms - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

Define a spanning tree.

💡 Hint: Look for the main properties of trees.

Question 2

Easy

Why do we need to minimize costs in Minimum Cost Spanning Trees?

💡 Hint: Think about government budgets after disasters.

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Question 1

What is a Minimum Cost Spanning Tree?

  • A tree that connects all vertices without loops
  • The most expensive tree
  • Any tree in a graph

💡 Hint: Recall the definition we discussed.

Question 2

True or False: A spanning tree can have cycles.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the properties of trees.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a tree with six vertices connected with edges weighted as follows: A-B (10), A-C (15), B-D (5), B-E (10), and C-F (20). Calculate the minimum cost spanning tree.

💡 Hint: Start with the smallest weights but remember to maintain connectivity.

Question 2

Design a spanning tree connecting five locations in a park with the following distances (weights): A-B (2), A-C (6), B-C (3), B-D (9), C-E (5). What's the least costly way to connect all?

💡 Hint: Work systematically from the lowest weights, ensuring no cycles.

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