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Question 1
Easy
What is the time complexity of the merge operation?
π‘ Hint: Consider what happens as you merge the two lists.
Question 2
Easy
Explain the base case in the context of Merge Sort.
π‘ Hint: Think about what happens with very small lists.
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Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the primary purpose of the merge function?
π‘ Hint: Think about the primary operation that merge is designed for.
Question 2
True or False: The time complexity of Merge Sort is O(n).
π‘ Hint: Recall the two main phases in the sorting process.
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Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Prove that the time complexity of the Merge Sort algorithm is O(n log n) by writing out the recurrence and solving it.
π‘ Hint: Recall how to express recursive functions as tree structures for analysis.
Question 2
Write an algorithm that uses the merge function to create a union of two lists, using the property of sorted lists to omit duplicates.
π‘ Hint: Consider how to efficiently skip duplicates as you perform the merge.
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