Practice Spanning Trees: Prim’s Algorithm - 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 a spanning tree?

💡 Hint: Think of a tree structure that includes all vertices.

Question 2

Easy

What does Prim's algorithm aim to find?

💡 Hint: Consider what 'minimum cost' means in relation to edge weights.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the purpose of Prim's algorithm?

  • Find the minimum spanning tree
  • Sort the graph
  • Cycle detection

💡 Hint: Consider what the term 'minimizing cost' relates to.

Question 2

Does Prim's algorithm always produce the optimal spanning tree?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the purpose of the algorithm.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Suppose you have a graph with vertices A, B, C, and D and edges with weights as follows: AB(1), AC(4), AD(3), BC(2), BD(5), CD(2). Walk through Prim's algorithm step-by-step to find the minimum spanning tree.

💡 Hint: How do you choose the next edge after the first?

Question 2

Consider a scenario where multiple edges have the same weight in your graph. Discuss potential adjustments needed for Prim's algorithm to maintain optimal results.

💡 Hint: How does ambiguity in edge weights affect decision making?

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