Connector Problems and Shortest Path (HSC SSCE Mathematics Standard): Quizzes
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What does a connector problem aim to find?
What does a connector problem aim to find?
Most economical way to link all locations
What does a minimum spanning tree represent?
What does a minimum spanning tree represent?
Smallest total weight connecting all vertices
Which is a key characteristic of connector problems?
Which is a key characteristic of connector problems?
All vertices must be connected
Which algorithm is used to solve connector problems?
Which algorithm is used to solve connector problems?
Prim's algorithm
What is the shortest path in a network?
What is the shortest path in a network?
Route with minimised sum of edge weights
How do connector and shortest path problems differ?
How do connector and shortest path problems differ?
Connector links all; shortest links two
Why might shortest distance not be quickest?
Why might shortest distance not be quickest?
Different speed limits affect time
Can there be multiple shortest paths between two vertices?
Can there be multiple shortest paths between two vertices?
Yes, multiple paths can exist
What are the steps in the method of inspection?
What are the steps in the method of inspection?
List, Calculate, Compare
Must shortest paths pass through all vertices?
Must shortest paths pass through all vertices?
No, they may not pass through all