Minimum Spanning Trees and Shortest Paths
Applying algorithms to find optimal routes and connections in networks. Students use Kruskal's, Prim's, and Dijkstra's algorithms.
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Applying algorithms to find optimal routes and connections in networks. Students use Kruskal's, Prim's, and Dijkstra's algorithms.
Key Questions
- How do we find the most efficient way to connect multiple nodes?
- What is the practical application of Dijkstra's algorithm?
- How do Kruskal's and Prim's algorithms differ?
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