Graph Theory: 50. Maximum vs Maximal

Опубликовано: 15 Май 2026
на канале: Sarada Herke
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Here we describe the difference between two similar sounding words in mathematics: maximum and maximal. We use concepts in graph theory to highlight the difference. In particular, we define an independent set in a graph and a component in a graph and look at some examples.
-- Bits of Graph Theory by Dr. Sarada Herke.

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