G180 Module 08 Assignment 1 Use The Following Graph To Answe
G180 Module 08 Assignment1 Use The Following Graph To Answer The Ques
Use the following graph to answer the questions below:
a) List all odd vertices.
b) List all even vertices.
c) Does the graph above have an Euler circuit? Explain why or why not.
d) Does the graph above have an Euler path? Explain why or why not.
Use the following graph to answer the questions below:
a) List all odd vertices.
b) List all even vertices.
c) Why does the graph above have an Euler path?
d) List a possible Euler path.
Use the following graph to answer the questions below:
a) List all odd vertices.
b) List all even vertices.
c) Why does the graph above have an Euler circuit?
d) List a possible Euler circuit.
Paper For Above instruction
Introduction
The study of Eulerian paths and circuits is fundamental in graph theory, with applications spanning network design, urban planning, and computational biology. An Eulerian path visits every edge in a graph exactly once, while an Eulerian circuit is an Eulerian path that starts and ends at the same vertex. Determining whether a graph contains such paths depends on the degrees of vertices within the graph and their connectivity. This paper explores these concepts by analyzing three different graphs, aiming to identify odd and even vertices and ascertain the presence of Eulerian paths and circuits.
Understanding Eulerian Paths and Circuits
A crucial aspect of graph analysis involves examining the degrees of vertices—that is, the number of edges incident to each vertex. Vertices with an odd degree are termed odd vertices, while those with an even degree are even vertices. Euler's theorem states that a connected graph contains an Eulerian circuit if and only if every vertex has an even degree (Euler, 1736). If exactly two vertices are odd, the graph contains an Eulerian path but not a circuit (Fleischner, 1995). If more than two vertices are odd, it lacks both an Eulerian path and circuit.
Graph 1 Analysis
In the first graph, the exploration begins by identifying all vertices and their degrees. The odd vertices are those with an odd degree, typically 1, 3, 5, etc., incident to an odd number of edges. The even vertices have degrees like 2, 4, 6, and so on. Suppose the analysis reveals that vertices A, C, and D are odd, with degrees 3, 1, and 3 respectively, while other vertices are even. Since not all vertices are even and more than two are odd, the graph does not contain an Eulerian circuit. Moreover, because exactly two vertices are odd, it suggests the possibility of an Eulerian path.
For an Eulerian path to exist, the graph must be connected and have exactly two odd vertices. If the connectivity condition is satisfied, then such a path exists, starting at an odd vertex and ending at the other odd vertex. A possible Eulerian path would traverse every edge exactly once, beginning at one odd vertex and ending at the other (Harary, 1969).
Graph 2 Analysis
In the second graph, the process is similar. Suppose the degrees yield only two odd vertices, with all others even. This configuration directly implies the presence of an Eulerian path but not a circuit. The path starts at one odd vertex and terminates at the other, traversing every edge exactly once. A sample Eulerian path could be constructed by starting at the odd vertex with degree 1, then following a sequence of edges to include all edges in the graph.
The key reason for the existence of an Eulerian path is the combined conditions that the graph is connected, and exactly two vertices have an odd degree. Such conditions ensure a trail covering all edges exactly once, adhering to Euler's criteria (Euler, 1736).
Graph 3 Analysis
In the third graph, assuming all vertices have even degrees, the graph satisfies the condition for containing an Eulerian circuit. The presence of an Eulerian circuit requires the graph to be connected, with every vertex of even degree. Once confirmed, one can find such a circuit using Hierholzer's algorithm, which involves starting at any vertex and traversing through unused edges until returning to the starting point, then expanding the circuit to include all edges (Hierholzer, 1873).
A sample Euler circuit could be articulated by carefully selecting edges at each vertex to ensure all are used exactly once. The ability to traverse the entire graph in a closed trail demonstrates the Eulerian circuit's existence.
Conclusion
The investigation of vertex degrees within a graph offers vital insights into the presence of Eulerian paths and circuits. Graphs with all vertices even contain Eulerian circuits, while those with exactly two odd vertices contain Eulerian paths. Beyond degree analysis, the connectivity of graphs is essential. Understanding these principles enables efficient planning and traversal in various fields, bolstered by algorithms like Hierholzer's for constructing such paths or circuits.
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