Math Problem Statement

6.4 Give an example of a graph G such that

(a) both G and & are Eulerian.

Solution

To find a graph GG such that both GG and its line graph L(G)L(G) are Eulerian, let’s recall the properties of Eulerian graphs:

  1. An Eulerian graph is a connected graph in which all vertices have an even degree, and there exists a closed trail (an Eulerian circuit) visiting every edge exactly once.

  2. The line graph L(G)L(G) of a graph GG is constructed such that each vertex in L(G)L(G) represents an edge in GG, and two vertices in L(G)L(G) are adjacent if the corresponding edges in GG share a common endpoint.


Example Construction

Let GG be a simple cycle C3C_3 (a triangle):

  1. Graph GG: GG is a triangle (3-cycle) with vertices {v1,v2,v3}\{v_1, v_2, v_3\} and edges {e1=v1v2,e2=v2v3,e3=v3v1}\{e_1 = v_1v_2, e_2 = v_2v_3, e_3 = v_3v_1\}.

    • Each vertex in GG has degree 2, so GG is Eulerian.
  2. Line graph L(G)L(G):

    • The vertices of L(G)L(G) correspond to edges of GG: {e1,e2,e3}\{e_1, e_2, e_3\}.

    • Two vertices in L(G)L(G) are adjacent if their corresponding edges in GG share a common vertex.

    • In this case, L(G)L(G) is also a triangle because every pair of edges in GG shares a vertex.

    • L(G)L(G) is Eulerian because all vertices in L(G)L(G) have degree 2.


Conclusion

Both GG and L(G)L(G) are Eulerian, satisfying the problem's condition.


Would you like more detailed diagrams or steps? Here are some related questions for exploration:

  1. What is the definition of a line graph and how is it constructed for general graphs?
  2. Can we construct a non-Eulerian GG such that L(G)L(G) is Eulerian?
  3. How does the degree of a vertex in GG relate to the degree of its corresponding vertices in L(G)L(G)?
  4. What is the smallest graph where L(G)L(G) is not connected?
  5. Are there any practical applications of Eulerian graphs in real-world problems?

Tip: To confirm if L(G)L(G) is Eulerian, always check the degree of its vertices, as it directly depends on the edge-sharing properties of GG.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Graph Theory
Eulerian Graphs
Line Graphs

Formulas

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Theorems

An Eulerian graph is a connected graph where all vertices have even degrees and contains an Eulerian circuit.
A line graph is constructed such that each vertex represents an edge in the original graph, and edges connect vertices corresponding to adjacent edges in the original graph.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 or Undergraduate