Math Problem Statement

Select the graph that has an Euler circuit.

Solution

To determine which graph has an Euler circuit, we need to recall that an Euler circuit exists in a graph if and only if:

  1. The graph is connected.
  2. Every vertex has an even degree.

Let's analyze each option:

Option (A)

  • Vertices: The degrees of the vertices in (A) are:
    • Vertex aa = 2
    • Vertex bb = 2
    • Vertex dd = 2
    • Vertex ww = 4
    • Vertex ll = 2
    • Vertex qq = 2
    • Vertex xx = 2

All vertices have even degrees, and the graph appears to be connected. Therefore, (A) has an Euler circuit.

Option (B)

  • Vertices: The degrees of the vertices in (B) are:
    • Vertex mm = 3 (odd)
    • Vertex nn = 3 (odd)
    • Vertex oo = 3 (odd)
    • Vertex pp = 3 (odd)
    • Vertex rr = 2 (even)

This graph has several vertices with odd degrees, so it does not have an Euler circuit.

Option (C)

  • Vertices: The degrees of the vertices in (C) are:
    • Vertex ff = 3 (odd)
    • Vertex gg = 2 (even)
    • Vertex hh = 2 (even)
    • Vertex ii = 2 (even)
    • Vertex jj = 3 (odd)
    • Vertex kk = 2 (even)

This graph also has vertices with odd degrees, so it does not have an Euler circuit.

Conclusion

The correct answer is (A), as it is the only graph where all vertices have even degrees and the graph is connected.

Would you like further details or have any questions about this solution?

Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

  1. What is the difference between an Euler circuit and an Euler path?
  2. How would you determine if a graph has an Euler path but not an Euler circuit?
  3. What conditions must be met for a directed graph to have an Euler circuit?
  4. Can a graph have multiple Euler circuits? If so, how can we find them?
  5. How do Euler circuits relate to Hamiltonian circuits in graph theory?

Tip: Remember that for an Euler circuit, all vertices must have even degrees, but for an Euler path, only two vertices can have odd degrees.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Graph Theory
Euler Circuit

Formulas

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Theorems

Euler's Circuit Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12 or College-level Discrete Mathematics