(5) The definition of weighted graph is such that every edge has positive weight. If the def- inition was changed to permit negative (or zero) weights, would Kruskal's and Dijkstra's algorithms continue to work? Give a proof or counterexample in each case.
(5) The definition of weighted graph is such that every edge has positive weight. If the def- inition was changed to permit negative (or zero) weights, would Kruskal's and Dijkstra's algorithms continue to work? Give a proof or counterexample in each case.
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