Math Problem Statement

Find any Hamiltonian circuit on the graph above. Give your answer as a list of vertices, starting and ending at the same vertex.

Solution

To find a Hamiltonian circuit in the given graph, we need to create a path that visits each vertex exactly once and returns to the starting point.

Steps

  1. Identify all vertices: A, B, C, D, and E.
  2. Observe that each vertex is connected to others, forming a complete graph with multiple paths possible.

One possible Hamiltonian circuit, starting and ending at vertex A, could be:

A → B → C → D → E → A

Verification

This path:

  • Visits each vertex once.
  • Returns to the starting vertex (A).

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Here are some related questions to consider:

  1. What is a Hamiltonian circuit, and how is it different from an Eulerian circuit?
  2. Are there other possible Hamiltonian circuits for this graph?
  3. How can we determine if a graph has a Hamiltonian circuit in general?
  4. What is the difference between a Hamiltonian path and a Hamiltonian circuit?
  5. How does the concept of graph completeness affect the existence of Hamiltonian circuits?

Tip: In a complete graph, every vertex is connected to every other vertex, which often makes finding Hamiltonian circuits easier.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Graph Theory
Hamiltonian Circuit

Formulas

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Theorems

Hamiltonian Circuit Definition

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12