3.1.2 - Vertex Colouring Problem
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What is the vertex colouring problem?
💡 Hint: Think of scheduling conflicts.
Define chromatic number.
💡 Hint: Remember how you schedule your subjects!
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What does vertex coloring aim to achieve?
💡 Hint: Relate it back to exam scheduling.
True or False: The chromatic number can be determined efficiently for all types of graphs.
💡 Hint: Remember the challenges with large graphs.
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Create a graph with 5 vertices and describe how many colors you can use at minimum for a valid coloring. Justify your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Draw different combinations to find a minimal color scheme.
Using a graph of your choice, implement the greedy algorithm step-by-step to show the coloring process and explain the results. Discuss if the coloring is optimal.
💡 Hint: Visual aids can assist in understanding the algorithm's application.
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