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Q)Explain depth first search?Depth-First Search (DFS) is a graph traversal algorithm that explores a
graph by visiting as far as possible along each branch before backtracking. It starts at a chosen node
and explores as far as possible along each branch before backtracking. DFS can be implemented
using either recursion or an explicit stack. DFS explores as deeply as possible along each branch
before backtracking, which means it goes as deep as possible into the graph before exploring other
branches. This property makes DFS suitable for tasks such as topological sorting, solving puzzles, and
finding connected components in a graph.DFS has different applications based on its characteristics.
It might not always find the shortest path, but it is often used for tasks where visiting all nodes is
important, and the depth-first nature is advantageous. It's important to note that the order in which
nodes are visited in DFS depends on the specific implementation and the order in which neighbors
are processed.
Q)Explain A* Algorithm?
The A* (A-star) algorithm is a popular pathfinding and graph traversal algorithm that efficiently finds
the shortest path from a start node to a goal node in a weighted graph. It is commonly used in
robotics, video games, and various applications where finding an optimal path is essential. A*
combines elements of both Dijkstra's algorithm and greedy best-first search. It uses a heuristic to
estimate the cost from the current node to the goal and selects nodes to explore based on a
combination of the actual cost to reach the node from the start and the estimated cost to reach the
goal from that node. A* maintains a cost function, denoted as �(�)g(n), which represents the
actual cost of reaching node �n from the start node. A* uses a heuristic function, denoted as
ℎ(�)h(n), which provides an estimate of the cost from node �n to the goal. A* maintains two sets:
the open set and the closed set. A* is complete (guaranteed to find a solution if one exists) and
optimal (guaranteed to find the shortest path).