Questions: Determine whether or not the graph is a tree. If it is not, explain why.
This graph is a tree.
This graph is not a tree.
The graph has one or more circuits.
Every edge is a bridge.
Transcript text: Determine whether or not the graph is a tree. If it is not, explain why.
This graph is a tree.
This graph is not a tree.
The graph has one or more circuits.
Every edge is a bridge.
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Determine if the graph is a tree
A tree is a connected graph with no cycles and \( n \) vertices and \( n-1 \) edges.
Step 2: Check for cycles
Examine the graph for any cycles. A cycle is a path that starts and ends at the same vertex without repeating any edges or vertices.
Step 3: Count vertices and edges
Count the number of vertices and edges in the graph. For a graph to be a tree, it must have \( n-1 \) edges if it has \( n \) vertices.
Final Answer
The graph is not a tree because it contains a cycle (A-B-D-A).