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:
- A star graph : One central vertex connected to four others.
- A path graph : A single line of 5 vertices connected in sequence.
- 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:
- What are the properties of a tree graph?
- How can you verify that two graphs are isomorphic?
- How many non-isomorphic trees exist with 6 vertices?
- How does Cayley's formula help in counting labeled trees?
- 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