14 13 B E 9 A Apply the cheapest-link algorithm to the graph above. Give your answer as a list of vertices, starting and ending at vertex A. Example: ABCDEA

Advanced Engineering Mathematics
10th Edition
ISBN:9780470458365
Author:Erwin Kreyszig
Publisher:Erwin Kreyszig
Chapter2: Second-order Linear Odes
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1RQ
icon
Related questions
Question
### Cheapest-Link Algorithm Challenge

#### Graph Description:
This graph consists of five vertices labeled \(A\), \(B\), \(C\), \(D\), and \(E\). The edges between these vertices are annotated with weights, representing the cost or distance between the vertices. The weights of the edges are as follows:

- Between \(A\) and \(B\): 1
- Between \(A\) and \(C\): 10
- Between \(A\) and \(D\): 6
- Between \(A\) and \(E\): 9
- Between \(B\) and \(C\): 3
- Between \(B\) and \(D\): 14
- Between \(B\) and \(E\): 2
- Between \(C\) and \(D\): 5
- Between \(C\) and \(E\): 13
- Between \(D\) and \(E\): 7

#### Task:
Apply the cheapest-link algorithm to the graph above. Give your answer as a list of vertices, starting and ending at vertex \(A\). Example format: \(ABCDEA\).

#### Explanation of the Cheapest-Link Algorithm:
1. **Sort all edges in the graph in ascending order by weight.**
2. **Select the smallest edge that does not form a cycle or make any vertex have three edges.**
3. **Repeat step 2 until you have a complete Hamiltonian circuit (visits every vertex exactly once and returns to the starting vertex).**

#### Example Solution:
This is where you would apply the cheapest-link algorithm step by step to find the solution for the given graph. 

Please follow the above steps and list down the sequence of vertices forming the cheapest Hamiltonian circuit starting and ending at \(A\).
Transcribed Image Text:### Cheapest-Link Algorithm Challenge #### Graph Description: This graph consists of five vertices labeled \(A\), \(B\), \(C\), \(D\), and \(E\). The edges between these vertices are annotated with weights, representing the cost or distance between the vertices. The weights of the edges are as follows: - Between \(A\) and \(B\): 1 - Between \(A\) and \(C\): 10 - Between \(A\) and \(D\): 6 - Between \(A\) and \(E\): 9 - Between \(B\) and \(C\): 3 - Between \(B\) and \(D\): 14 - Between \(B\) and \(E\): 2 - Between \(C\) and \(D\): 5 - Between \(C\) and \(E\): 13 - Between \(D\) and \(E\): 7 #### Task: Apply the cheapest-link algorithm to the graph above. Give your answer as a list of vertices, starting and ending at vertex \(A\). Example format: \(ABCDEA\). #### Explanation of the Cheapest-Link Algorithm: 1. **Sort all edges in the graph in ascending order by weight.** 2. **Select the smallest edge that does not form a cycle or make any vertex have three edges.** 3. **Repeat step 2 until you have a complete Hamiltonian circuit (visits every vertex exactly once and returns to the starting vertex).** #### Example Solution: This is where you would apply the cheapest-link algorithm step by step to find the solution for the given graph. Please follow the above steps and list down the sequence of vertices forming the cheapest Hamiltonian circuit starting and ending at \(A\).
Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 3 steps with 1 images

Blurred answer
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Advanced Engineering Mathematics
Advanced Engineering Mathematics
Advanced Math
ISBN:
9780470458365
Author:
Erwin Kreyszig
Publisher:
Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
Numerical Methods for Engineers
Numerical Methods for Engineers
Advanced Math
ISBN:
9780073397924
Author:
Steven C. Chapra Dr., Raymond P. Canale
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Education
Introductory Mathematics for Engineering Applicat…
Introductory Mathematics for Engineering Applicat…
Advanced Math
ISBN:
9781118141809
Author:
Nathan Klingbeil
Publisher:
WILEY
Mathematics For Machine Technology
Mathematics For Machine Technology
Advanced Math
ISBN:
9781337798310
Author:
Peterson, John.
Publisher:
Cengage Learning,
Basic Technical Mathematics
Basic Technical Mathematics
Advanced Math
ISBN:
9780134437705
Author:
Washington
Publisher:
PEARSON
Topology
Topology
Advanced Math
ISBN:
9780134689517
Author:
Munkres, James R.
Publisher:
Pearson,