Paths and Circuits

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In a graph, a path is a sequence of vertices such that each vertex is connected to the next by an edge. If the last vertex is connected to the first vertex, then the path is called a circuit.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A path is a sequence of vertices connected by edges, while a circuit is a path where the last vertex is connected to the first vertex.

Which of the following is a path in the graph below?

A -- B -- C -- D -- E

  1. A-B-C-D-E

  2. A-B-C-E

  3. A-B-D-E

  4. A-C-D-E


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A path is a sequence of vertices connected by edges, and in this case, the path A-B-C-D-E is a valid path.

Which of the following is a circuit in the graph below?

A -- B -- C -- D -- E F -- G -- H

  1. A-B-C-D-E-A

  2. F-G-H-F

  3. A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H-A

  4. B-C-D-E-F-G-H-B


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A circuit is a path where the last vertex is connected to the first vertex, and in this case, the circuit A-B-C-D-E-A is a valid circuit.

In a graph with $n$ vertices and $m$ edges, the maximum number of paths between two vertices is:

  1. $n^2$

  2. $n^m$

  3. $2^m$

  4. $m^n$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The maximum number of paths between two vertices is $n^m$, where $n$ is the number of vertices and $m$ is the number of edges.

In a graph with $n$ vertices and $m$ edges, the maximum number of circuits is:

  1. $n^2$

  2. $n^m$

  3. $2^m$

  4. $m^n$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The maximum number of circuits is $2^m$, where $m$ is the number of edges.

A graph is called a connected graph if there is a path between every pair of vertices. Which of the following graphs is connected?

A -- B -- C D -- E -- F

  1. Graph 1

  2. Graph 2

  3. Both

  4. Neither


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Graph 1 is connected because there is a path between every pair of vertices, while Graph 2 is not connected because there is no path between vertices A and D.

A graph is called a tree if it is connected and has no cycles. Which of the following graphs is a tree?

A -- B -- C D -- E -- F

  1. Graph 1

  2. Graph 2

  3. Both

  4. Neither


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Graph 1 is a tree because it is connected and has no cycles, while Graph 2 is not a tree because it has a cycle (D-E-F-D).

In a graph, a spanning tree is a tree that includes all the vertices of the graph. Which of the following graphs is a spanning tree of the graph below?

A -- B -- C D -- E -- F

  1. Graph 1

  2. Graph 2

  3. Both

  4. Neither


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Graph 1 is a spanning tree because it includes all the vertices of the graph and has no cycles, while Graph 2 is not a spanning tree because it does not include vertex F.

In a graph, a Hamiltonian path is a path that visits every vertex exactly once. Which of the following graphs has a Hamiltonian path?

A -- B -- C D -- E -- F

  1. Graph 1

  2. Graph 2

  3. Both

  4. Neither


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Graph 1 has a Hamiltonian path (A-B-C-D-E-F), while Graph 2 does not have a Hamiltonian path.

In a graph, a Eulerian circuit is a circuit that visits every edge exactly once. Which of the following graphs has an Eulerian circuit?

A -- B -- C D -- E -- F

  1. Graph 1

  2. Graph 2

  3. Both

  4. Neither


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Graph 2 has an Eulerian circuit (D-E-F-D-A-B-C-D), while Graph 1 does not have an Eulerian circuit.

Which of the following statements is true about a graph with $n$ vertices and $m$ edges?

A. If $m > n$, then the graph must have a circuit. B. If $m < n$, then the graph must be a tree. C. If $m = n$, then the graph must be a connected graph.

  1. A only

  2. B only

  3. C only

  4. A and C


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Statement A is true because if $m > n$, then there are more edges than vertices, which means that there must be at least one circuit. Statement C is true because if $m = n$, then the graph has exactly enough edges to connect all the vertices, which means that it must be a connected graph.

Which of the following statements is true about a tree with $n$ vertices?

A. A tree with $n$ vertices has $n-1$ edges. B. A tree with $n$ vertices has $n+1$ edges. C. A tree with $n$ vertices has $2n-2$ edges.

  1. A only

  2. B only

  3. C only

  4. A and C


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Statement A is true because a tree with $n$ vertices must have $n-1$ edges in order to be connected and have no cycles. Statements B and C are false.

Which of the following statements is true about a graph with $n$ vertices and $m$ edges?

A. If $m < n-1$, then the graph must be a tree. B. If $m > n-1$, then the graph must have a circuit. C. If $m = n-1$, then the graph must be a connected graph.

  1. A only

  2. B only

  3. C only

  4. A and C


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Statement A is true because if $m < n-1$, then there are fewer edges than vertices, which means that the graph cannot have any cycles and must be a tree. Statement C is true because if $m = n-1$, then the graph has exactly enough edges to connect all the vertices, which means that it must be a connected graph.

Which of the following statements is true about a Hamiltonian path in a graph?

A. A Hamiltonian path must visit every vertex exactly once. B. A Hamiltonian path must visit every edge exactly once. C. A Hamiltonian path must start and end at the same vertex.

  1. A only

  2. B only

  3. C only

  4. A and C


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Statement A is true because a Hamiltonian path must visit every vertex exactly once. Statements B and C are false.

Which of the following statements is true about an Eulerian circuit in a graph?

A. An Eulerian circuit must visit every vertex exactly once. B. An Eulerian circuit must visit every edge exactly once. C. An Eulerian circuit must start and end at the same vertex.

  1. A only

  2. B only

  3. C only

  4. A and C


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Statement B is true because an Eulerian circuit must visit every edge exactly once. Statements A and C are false.

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