Math Problem Statement

a tree is a connected undirected graph with no cycles, how many non isomorphic trees with 5 vertices exist?

Solution

A tree is a connected, acyclic graph, and when considering non-isomorphic trees, we're looking for distinct tree structures that cannot be transformed into one another by renaming vertices.

To find the number of non-isomorphic trees with 5 vertices, we can either systematically list the possibilities or use known results for small numbers of vertices. For n = 5, the number of non-isomorphic trees is already known:

There are three non-isomorphic trees with 5 vertices.

Here are the different non-isomorphic trees for 5 vertices:

  1. A star graph K1,4K_{1,4}: One central vertex connected to four others.
  2. A path graph P5P_5: A single line of 5 vertices connected in sequence.
  3. A tree with two vertices of degree 2: Two paths that join in the middle, i.e., two vertices of degree 2 connected by one vertex of degree 3.

These represent all distinct tree structures possible with 5 vertices.

Would you like further details on these tree structures or how to verify their isomorphism?


Here are some related questions:

  1. What are the properties of a tree graph?
  2. How can you verify that two graphs are isomorphic?
  3. How many non-isomorphic trees exist with 6 vertices?
  4. How does Cayley's formula help in counting labeled trees?
  5. What is the significance of degree sequences in classifying trees?

Tip: In graph theory, non-isomorphic graphs cannot be mapped onto each other by simply renaming vertices, as their structures differ.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Graph Theory
Tree Structures
Isomorphism

Formulas

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Theorems

Graph Isomorphism Theorem
Non-Isomorphic Tree Enumeration

Suitable Grade Level

College Level