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Understanding the Construction of a Graph

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Today we're going to talk about how to construct a simple graph based on parameters for vertex connectivity, edge connectivity, and minimum degree.

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What do you mean by vertex connectivity and edge connectivity?

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Great question! Vertex connectivity is the minimum number of vertices that need to be removed to disconnect the graph, whereas edge connectivity is about the edges. It's the minimum number of edges required to disconnect the graph.

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So, how do we actually construct the graph with those parameters l, m, and n?

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We'll use two complete graphs with n+1 vertices. This helps us ensure that the minimum degree condition is met.

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What about the relationships between l, m, and n?

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Exactly! Remember that vertex connectivity should be less than or equal to edge connectivity, which in turn should be less than or equal to the minimum degree. This is crucial for our construction.

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Could you give us an example?

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Sure! If we take l = 3, m = 4, and n = 5, we can construct the vertices accordingly. We will take three vertices from the first complete graph and four from the second.

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To summarize, we designed our graph structure using two complete subgraphs to satisfy connectivity requirements.

Adding Edges to Meet Connectivity Requirements

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Now that we have our vertices selected, let’s discuss how to add edges to ensure vertex and edge connectivity.

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How do we add these edges?

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We need to add m edges between the selected vertices from both graphs. This ensures they are all connected appropriately.

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What if we don’t connect them correctly?

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If added incorrectly, connectivity might not be achieved. It’s crucial that each selected vertex from the first graph connects with the ones from the second to maintain the required connectivity.

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So basically each vertex needs to connect as an endpoint for the edges we add?

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Exactly! Once these edges are correctly added, you ensure the entire graph stays connected as required.

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What should we keep in mind for vertex and edge connectivity?

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Not to forget that removing the vertices or edges must lead to the graph's disconnection. That’s how we validate our connectivity conditions.

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In summary, we focus on creating connections between selected vertices to fulfill our connectivity requirements.

Final Verification of Graph Properties

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Now that our graph is constructed, let’s verify its properties: vertex connectivity, edge connectivity, and minimum degree.

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How do we check connectivity?

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Good question! For vertex connectivity, if we remove the l vertices, the graph should become disconnected.

Student 2
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And for edge connectivity?

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The same logic applies — removing m edges should also disconnect the graph. We can visually observe this on our constructed graph.

Student 3
Student 3

Doesn’t minimum degree come into play here too?

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Absolutely! Each vertex must maintain at least n edges, ensuring that the minimum degree is preserved.

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So reviewing these properties ensures our graph meets the problem's conditions?

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Exactly! This wrap-up helps us ensure thorough understanding and application of our concepts.

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In summary, we discussed the verification of graph properties to confirm that they meet our initial requirements.

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Quick Overview

This section presents a construction of a simple graph based on given parameters related to vertex and edge connectivity, and minimum degree.

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In this section, we construct a simple graph using three positive integers l, m, and n to define vertex connectivity, edge connectivity, and minimum degree respectively. The relationship between these parameters is emphasized, leading to the construction of a graph that meets these inequalities.

Detailed

In this section, we explore the construction of a simple graph that satisfies specific connectivity requirements defined by three integers l, m, and n. The parameters represent vertex connectivity (l), edge connectivity (m), and minimum degree (n) respectively. The key relationships between these values are outlined, specifically that vertex connectivity is less than or equal to edge connectivity and the latter is less than or equal to the minimum degree. To build the desired graph, two complete graphs with n+1 vertices are utilized. By selecting l nodes from the first graph and m nodes from the second graph, additional edges are incorporated to secure the required connectivity conditions. This method highlights a systematic approach in graph theory to satisfy specific connectivity criteria, employing both abstract concepts and practical construction.

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Understanding the Problem

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In this question you are given 3 positive numbers l, m, n not be positive, non negative integers. So, l, m, n such that l is less than equal to m and m is less than equal to n. And what we want here is a simple graph where the vertex connectivity is l, edge connectivity is m and minimum degree is n.

Detailed Explanation

We're given three positive integers: l, m, and n. These represent the conditions that a graph must satisfy. Specifically, l must be less than or equal to m, and m must be less than or equal to n. In graph theory, vertex connectivity refers to the minimum number of vertices that must be removed to disconnect the graph, edge connectivity refers to the minimum number of edges that must be removed to disconnect the graph, and minimum degree refers to the smallest number of edges incident to any vertex in the graph. Therefore, we need to construct a graph meeting these criteria.

Examples & Analogies

Think of a city's public transportation system, where stations represent vertices and routes represent edges. The numbers l, m, and n can be thought of as representing how many key stations you need to keep connected to ensure the whole network functions properly (vertex connectivity is l), how many key routes need to remain open (edge connectivity is m), and the minimum number of routes per station to ensure the city has adequate transport (minimum degree is n).

Constructing the Graph

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To ensure that my resultant graph has the minimum degree n, I take 2 copies of a complete graph with n + 1 nodes. So, this is my copy number one and this is my copy number two C and C . Both of them are complete graphs with n nodes so I am not drawing the edges within the complete graph.

Detailed Explanation

To meet the minimum degree requirement of n, we start by constructing two complete graphs, K_(n+1). A complete graph has edges connecting every pair of its vertices. By having two copies, each vertex will have connections to n other vertices, fulfilling the requirement of minimum degree.

Examples & Analogies

Imagine you have two teams of players in a sports league where each player has to know all the other players on their team. By creating two teams (or complete graphs), you ensure that every player knows n teammates, thereby establishing a strong network (minimum degree of n).

Satisfying Connectivity Requirements

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Now I have to take care of my vertex connectivity and edge connectivity. So, how do I do that? I randomly pick l nodes and m nodes from the two copies.

Detailed Explanation

With 2 complete graphs established, we now need to ensure the vertex and edge connectivity match our requirements. We randomly choose l nodes from the first complete graph and m from the second. Since l is less than or equal to n and m is less than or equal to n, this selection is feasible. This choice lays the base for establishing the necessary connections for vertex and edge connectivity.

Examples & Analogies

Think about a community fair where you select l booths in one area and m booths in another. By carefully picking these booths, you ensure there are enough connections between them to form a cohesive experience for visitors, just as we need connections between our chosen nodes.

Adding Special Edges

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Now I have to add edges between the l nodes which I have picked in the first copy and m nodes which I have picked in the second copy in such a way that it is ensured that: I add basically m edges between the l nodes and m nodes that I have picked in the 2 copies respectively.

Detailed Explanation

To fulfill the properties of vertex and edge connectivity, we need to create special edge connections between the selected nodes. We add m edges so that each of the l nodes from the first complete graph connects to the m nodes from the second complete graph. This ensures each selected node maintains its required connectivity.

Examples & Analogies

Imagine linking each selected booth at a fair with special rope connections. These ropes represent the additional edges that ensure that even if one booth is closed, others can still operate, maintaining overall access and connectivity.

Verifying Connectivity Conditions

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Now you can see that the way I have given these special edges it is ensured that my vertex connectivity is l and edge connectivity is m.

Detailed Explanation

At this stage, connecting the selected l and m nodes with special edges guarantees that if we remove any l vertices, the graph becomes disconnected, thus confirming our vertex connectivity is l. Similarly, removing any of the m edges ensures edge connectivity is m.

Examples & Analogies

Think of a safety net supporting a high-wire act – if you take away enough supports (edges), the act becomes unsafe (disconnected). The maintenance of these supports illustrates how we ensure our graph remains robust.

Understanding Edge and Vertex Conditions

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If l = m or if l would have been equal to m, what I would have done is I would have picked l edges in first copy m edges in the second copy and just add distinct edges.

Detailed Explanation

In cases where l equals m, the graph construction simplifies because we can create a straightforward one-to-one connection between selected vertices in the two graphs. This ensures that every key node in one graph connects distinctly to a key node in the other, maintaining both vertex and edge connectivity potentially with fewer edges.

Examples & Analogies

Think of pairing students in a project where each student from one class partners distinctly with a student from another class. This direct relationship enhances teamwork and ensures all members are engaged - similar to how l equals m brings clarity to our graph structure.

Finalizing the Complete Structure

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So that takes care of vertex connectivity being l. And it is easy to see that the edge connectivity is m because the m edges which I have added across the 2 copies of K that constitute the edge cut.

Detailed Explanation

With all these components in place, we validate that removing l vertices disrupts connectivity, establishing vertex connectivity, while removing the m edges does the same for edge connectivity. The structure we've constructed meets all graph connectivity requirements as specified in the problem.

Examples & Analogies

When you finally confirm a community system, like emergency services, each segment has vital roles (nodes and edges). If enough positions are removed, services falter. Likewise, our structured graph must retain key connections to function properly, fulfilling the question's requirements.

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Key Concepts

  • Vertex Connectivity: Must be less than or equal to edge connectivity.

  • Edge Connectivity: Must be less than or equal to minimum degree.

  • Minimum Degree: Ensures adequate connection across graph.

Examples & Real-Life Applications

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Examples

  • Example of choosing l = 3, m = 4, n = 5 leads to selecting appropriate vertices and edges from two complete graphs.

  • Demonstration of ensuring disconnection upon removal of specified vertices or edges.

Memory Aids

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🎵 Rhymes Time

  • In graphs we find, to stay combined, remove less not more, but seek to explore.

📖 Fascinating Stories

  • Imagine building a treehouse; first, you make strong connections (edges) between sturdy branches (vertices) to keep your treehouse standing tall against the wind!

🧠 Other Memory Gems

  • VEM: Vertex, Edge, Minimum Degree - Remember these three key elements when building a graph!

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VERM

  • Vertex Edge Resize Minimum - Always check the values before you graph!

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  • Term: Vertex Connectivity

    Definition:

    The minimum number of vertices that need to be removed to disconnect the graph.

  • Term: Edge Connectivity

    Definition:

    The minimum number of edges that need to be removed to disconnect the graph.

  • Term: Minimum Degree

    Definition:

    The least number of edges incident to any vertex in the graph.

  • Term: Simple Graph

    Definition:

    A graph that does not contain loops or multiple edges between any two vertices.

  • Term: Complete Graph

    Definition:

    A graph in which each pair of vertices is connected by a unique edge.