Planar graph

A planar graph is a type of graph that can be drawn on a flat surface (like a piece of paper) without any of its edges crossing each other (except at the vertices, I suppose).

Planar graph: a graph which can be drawn so that no edges cross.

Euler’s formula

For any connected planar graph, there is a relationship between the number of vertices (V), edges (E), and faces (F) of the graph:

V - E + F = 2

Where:

This is Euler’s formula for planar graphs.

Kuratowski’s theorem

TODO

flashcards

QuestionAnswer
What is a planar graph?A graph which can be drawn so that no edges cross.
What is Euler’s formula for any connected planar graph?V - E + F = 2, where V = vertices, E = edges, F = faces (including the outer infinite face).
In Euler’s formula for planar graphs, what does F represent?The number of faces, including the outer infinite face.