What is the main difference between Dijkstra's algorithm and A* search?

ONE 6th FORM Dijkstra v A* Search

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12th Grade
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Lorna Jarrett
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
2.
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What is a heuristic in the context of A* search?
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When does A* search behave exactly like Dijkstra's algorithm?
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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In Dijkstra's algorithm, which data structure is commonly used to select the next node to visit?
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following is true about A* search?
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What does A* aim to minimize at each step of the algorithm?
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Which case would make A* search and Dijkstra's algorithm equally efficient?
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