Practice Binary Search (5.2.2) - Apply Sorting and Searching Algorithms Efficiently
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Question 1 Easy

What is the time complexity of binary search?

💡 Hint: Think about how the search space reduces in size.

Question 2 Easy

Explain why binary search can only be used on sorted arrays.

💡 Hint: How would an unsorted array affect the search process?

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Question 1

What is the primary requirement for using binary search?

The array must be sorted
It can be used on any array
The elements must be integers

💡 Hint: Consider what happens if the array is not sorted.

Question 2

Is binary search faster than linear search for large datasets?

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on how each algorithm processes data.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A sorted array contains the following elements: [3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24]. Write down the steps binary search would take to find the number 15.

💡 Hint: Consider how you adjust the boundaries after each check.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain why binary search is more efficient than linear search in scenarios involving large datasets.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the differences in number of operations needed for each algorithm.

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