3.2.1 - Motivation for Edge Colouring
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Define edge colouring in simple terms.
💡 Hint: Think about how colors help differentiate edges.
What is the edge chromatic number?
💡 Hint: Focus on the concept of minimization in graph properties.
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What is edge colouring in graph theory?
💡 Hint: Focus on what part of the graph is being colored.
True or False: The Gupta-Vizing theorem provides exact values for edge chromatic numbers.
💡 Hint: Think about the type of limits provided.
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Consider a graph with eight vertices where every vertex is connected to all others. What is the edge chromatic number, and how would you show this using edge colouring?
💡 Hint: Use the concept of complete graphs to visualize.
Create a real-life scenario where edge colouring is essential and detail how one would implement it.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of overlapping schedules.
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