Practice Proof of Correctness of Prim's Algorithm - 3.3 | 3. Spanning Trees: Prim’s Algorithm | Design & Analysis of Algorithms - Vol 2
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary goal of Prim's Algorithm?

💡 Hint: Think about trees and connection.

Question 2

Easy

What does a weighted graph represent?

💡 Hint: What can weights signify in terms of paths?

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is Prim's Algorithm primarily used for?

  • Finding shortest paths
  • Finding minimum spanning trees
  • Calculating path weights

💡 Hint: Think about spanning and trees.

Question 2

True or False: The smallest edge in a connected graph needs to be included in every minimum spanning tree.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember what the lemma states.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Prove that Prim's Algorithm will not produce the correct spanning tree if the minimum separator lemma is violated (two edges of the same weight are possible).

💡 Hint: Think about edge choices and re-evaluating based on weights.

Question 2

Design a graph with at least four vertices and different weights, and execute the Prim's Algorithm step-by-step to find a minimum spanning tree, detailing every decision point.

💡 Hint: Visual aids can assist in tracking your path and choices.

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