Practice - Step-by-Step Illustration
Practice Questions
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What is the time complexity of merge sort?
💡 Hint: Consider how merge sort processes elements.
Name the first step in the merge sort algorithm.
💡 Hint: Recall what happens before sorting.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is the primary advantage of merge sort over simple sorting algorithms?
💡 Hint: Remember its performance compared to simpler sorts.
True or False: The merge sort algorithm works by recursively dividing the list until it has one element.
💡 Hint: Think about the base case in recursive algorithms.
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Challenge Problems
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Given the list [38, 27, 43, 3, 9, 82, 10], demonstrate how merge sort sorts it step by step.
💡 Hint: Focus on the way the lists split and combine.
Explain the space complexity of merge sort and why it may impact its use.
💡 Hint: Consider how additional allocations affect sorting efficiency.
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