Edexcel D1 2003 November — Question 2

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleD1 (Decision Mathematics 1)
Year2003
SessionNovember
TopicGraph Theory Fundamentals

2. An electronics company makes a product that consists of components \(A , B , C , D , E\) and \(F\). The table shows which components must be connected together to make the product work. The components are all placed on a circuit board and connected by wires, which are not allowed to cross.
ComponentMust be connected to
\(A\)\(B , D , E , F\)
\(B\)\(C , D , E\)
\(C\)\(D , E\)
\(D\)\(E\)
\(E\)\(F\)
\(F\)\(B\)
  1. On the diagram in the answer book draw straight lines to show which components need to be connected.
    (1)
  2. Starting with the Hamiltonian cycle \(A B C D E F A\), use the planarity algorithm to determine whether it is possible to build this product on a circuit board.
    (4)