Math Problem Statement
Find the minimum cost spanning tree on the graph above using Kruskal's algorithm. What is the total cost of the tree?
Solution
To find the Minimum Cost Spanning Tree (MST) using Kruskal's Algorithm, the following steps are typically involved:
- Sort all edges of the graph in increasing order of their weights (costs).
- Pick the smallest edge. If it doesn't form a cycle with the spanning tree formed so far, include it in the MST. Otherwise, discard it.
- Repeat step 2 until you have edges (where is the number of vertices in the graph).
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Graph Theory
Minimum Spanning Tree
Kruskal's Algorithm
Formulas
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Theorems
Kruskal's Algorithm
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate level (Discrete Mathematics or Algorithms course)
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