Planar Graphs and Coloring
Exploration of Euler's formula for planar graphs, Kuratowski's Theorem, and vertex coloring applications.
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Exploration of Euler's formula for planar graphs, Kuratowski's Theorem, and vertex coloring applications.
Key Questions
- What conditions must be met for a graph to be planar?
- How does Euler's formula relate the vertices, edges, and faces of a planar graph?
- What is the chromatic number of a graph and how is it applied in scheduling?
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