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Introduction to Graphs
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Today, we will discuss what a graph is. A graph consists of a set of vertices and a set of edges. Can anyone tell me what a vertex is?
Isn't a vertex just a single point or node in the graph?
Exactly! And edges connect these vertices. Now, in an undirected graph, edges are simply lines connecting these points without a direction. Can someone provide an example of how to represent a simple undirected graph?
A simple undirected graph might just have points A and B, connected by a line.
Correct! We represent them as (A, B), and here, (B, A) would be the same edge. So, remember: in undirected graphs, edge direction doesn’t matter!
Degrees and Adjacency
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Now let's discuss adjacency. If we have two vertices connected by an edge, we say they are adjacent. For example, if we have vertices A and C connected, how are they related?
They are neighbors!
Exactly! And what about the degree of a vertex? How would you define that?
The degree of a vertex is the number of edges connected to it.
Well said! Remember, if there’s a self-loop, it counts as two towards the vertex's degree. If vertex A has a self-loop and one edge to B, its degree would be 3.
Handshaking Theorem and Degrees
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Now, let’s introduce the handshaking theorem. This theorem states that the sum of the degrees of all vertices is twice the number of edges in the graph. Can anyone explain what this means?
So if we sum all the degrees of each vertex, it should equal two times the total number of edges?
Exactly! This holds true for all undirected graphs regardless of their complexity. This fact helps us understand many properties within graph theory.
Why does it equal twice the edges?
Good question! Each edge connects two vertices, contributing to the degree count of both vertices.
Euler's Theorem
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Next is Euler's theorem, which tells us that in any undirected graph, the number of vertices with an odd degree is always even. Can anyone think of why that would be?
Because each edge adds to two vertex degrees, right? So the odd degrees will have to balance out to make an even count!
Precisely! Thus, it’s impossible to have an odd number of odd degree vertices.
What if all the vertices are even?
That’s also fine! The count of odd degree vertices can be zero as well. Great thinking!
Types of Undirected Graphs
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Let’s conclude with special types of undirected graphs. Can anyone name one type?
A complete graph!
Correct! In a complete graph, there is one edge between each pair of distinct vertices. How about bipartite graphs?
They are divided into two sets with edges only between the sets.
Exactly! All vertices in one set connect to all vertices in the other, but not within their own set. Excellent discussion today!
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In this section, we explore the basic terminologies associated with undirected graphs. We cover concepts such as vertices, edges, adjacency, and the degree of a vertex. Moreover, we delve into key theorems like the handshaking theorem and Euler's theorem, and introduce several special types of undirected graphs such as complete graphs and bipartite graphs.
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In this section on undirected graphs, we define key terms essential for understanding graph theory. A graph is fundamentally characterized by its set of vertices (nodes) and edges (connections), with undirected graphs lacking edge directionality. Important definitions include 'adjacent vertices,' where two vertices are considered neighbors if an edge connects them, and 'degree of a vertex,' which counts edges incident to a vertex, including double counting for self-loops. We introduce the handshaking theorem, which states that the sum of degrees across all vertices in a graph equals twice the number of edges — a foundational result in graph theory. Furthermore, Euler's theorem regarding the number of vertices of odd degree is discussed. Special types of undirected graphs such as complete graphs, cycle graphs, wheel graphs, n-cubes, and bipartite graphs illustrate varied structures within graph theory. Each of these types has unique properties that contribute to the broader understanding of graphs.
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Definition of Adjacency
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If you are given an undirected graph then a pair of vertices u, v are called adjacent or neighbors of each other. If the edge (u, v) ∈ E, then we call the vertices u and v to be adjacent or neighbors.
Detailed Explanation
In an undirected graph, two vertices are said to be adjacent if there exists an edge connecting them. This concept helps us understand the relationship between vertices. For example, if there is an edge between vertex u and vertex v, they are adjacent. If a vertex has a self-loop, it is also considered adjacent to itself because it connects back to itself.
Examples & Analogies
Think of a social network where people (vertices) are connected by friendships (edges). If two people are friends, they are adjacent in the graph representing the network. Moreover, if someone is friends with themselves (like having a self-loop), they are considered adjacent to themselves in that context.
Definition of Incidence
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If we are given an edge e, then we will say that it is incident with the nodes u, v if u and v are the end points of the edge.
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In graph theory, an edge is said to be incident to its endpoints. This means that if you have an edge e connecting vertices u and v, we say that the edge is incident to u and v. This concept is essential to understand how edges and vertices interact in a graph.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine a bridge (the edge) connecting two islands (the vertices). The bridge is said to be 'incident' to the two islands because it directly connects them. Without the bridge, the islands would not have a direct connection.
Understanding Degree of a Vertex
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The degree of a vertex v is the number of edges incident with v or, in simpler terms, the number of edges that have v as one of their endpoints.
Detailed Explanation
The degree of a vertex indicates how many edges are connected to it. For example, if vertex v has three edges connecting to it, then the degree of vertex v is 3. It's important to note that self-loops contribute twice to the degree, as they connect the vertex to itself.
Examples & Analogies
Consider a person who has friends (edges) in a social circle. If a person has 5 friends, their degree is 5. If one of those friends is also their sibling (a self-loop in this context), it indicates a deeper connection, increasing their overall connections (degree) to 6.
The Handshaking Theorem
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The handshaking theorem states that the sum of the degrees of all the vertices in an undirected graph is twice the number of edges.
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This theorem is a fundamental concept in graph theory. For any edge in the graph, it contributes 1 to the degree count of each of its endpoints. Therefore, when summing the degrees of all vertices, each edge is counted twice, leading to the conclusion that the total degree sum is twice the number of edges.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine a party where each attendee shakes hands with others. If one person shakes hands with 3 others, they contribute 3 to the total handshake count, and those 3 will each count the handshake back to that person. Thus, if you sum all handshakes, you’ll count each interaction twice, leading to the conclusion stated in the theorem.
Vertices of Odd Degree
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The theorem states that the number of vertices of odd degree in an undirected graph is always even.
Detailed Explanation
This conclusion results from the handshaking theorem. If you sum the degrees of all vertices and find the sum is even, the odd degree vertices must come in pairs to keep the total sum even. Therefore, there cannot be an odd number of vertices with odd degrees.
Examples & Analogies
Think about a game where players must form pairs to strategize. If there are players with an odd number of connections in the game, they'll always require an additional player to pair up, which means there must be at least two players with odd connections to maintain game balance.
Definitions & Key Concepts
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Key Concepts
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Graph: A structure made of vertices and edges connecting them.
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Vertex: A node in a graph.
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Edge: A link connecting two vertices.
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Adjacent Vertices: Vertices connected directly by an edge.
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Degree of a Vertex: Count of edges connected to a vertex.
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Handshaking Theorem: The sum of vertex degrees is double the edges.
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Euler's Theorem: The number of odd degree vertices is even.
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Complete Graph: Each pair of vertices is connected by an edge.
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Bipartite Graph: Divided into two sets where edges only connect vertices between sets.
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Examples
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Example of a graph: Imagine a social network where each person is a vertex, and each friendship is an edge.
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For a complete graph with three vertices (A, B, C), edges are (A, B), (A, C), (B, C), totaling three edges.
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A bipartite graph could be a group of students and their grades where edges only connect students to grades.
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In a graph you see, points called vertices, edges connect, like a happy family!
📖 Fascinating Stories
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Imagine a city where people (vertices) are connected by roads (edges), and everyone can meet each other if all roads exist—this is like a complete graph.
🧠 Other Memory Gems
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Remember 'AED' for Degrees: A for Adjacency, E for Edges counted, D for Degree of a vertex.
🎯 Super Acronyms
Think 'BEC' for Bipartite Edge Connection, where edges only go from one set of vertices to another.
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Graph
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A collection of two sets: a set of vertices and a set of edges.
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Term: Vertex
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A node in a graph.
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Term: Edge
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A connection between two vertices.
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Term: Adjacent Vertices
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Two vertices connected by an edge.
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Term: Degree of a Vertex
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The number of edges incident to a vertex.
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Term: Selfloop
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An edge that connects a vertex to itself.
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Term: Handshaking Theorem
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The theorem stating the sum of degrees of vertices in a graph is twice the number of edges.
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Term: Euler's Theorem
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The theorem stating that the number of vertices with an odd degree is always even.
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Term: Complete Graph
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A graph where every pair of distinct vertices is connected by an edge.
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Term: Bipartite Graph
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A graph that can be divided into two disjoint vertex sets such that every edge connects a vertex from one set to a vertex in the other set.