Practice Heap Applications (36.5) - Priority queues and heaps - Part B
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Question 1 Easy

Explain what happens when you insert a new value into a max-heap.

💡 Hint: Think about how you compare with the parent.

Question 2 Easy

Where is the maximum element located in a max-heap?

💡 Hint: It's the starting point of your heap.

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Question 1

What is the time complexity for inserting an element into a max-heap?

O(n)
O(log n)
O(1)

💡 Hint: Think about the maximum number of swaps you might need.

Question 2

True or False: In a min-heap, the maximum element is always at the root.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the definition of a min-heap.

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Challenge 1 Hard

You have an array of integers: [4, 10, 3, 5, 1]. Build a max heap from this array and illustrate the process.

💡 Hint: Try inserting one at a time and visualize the swaps.

Challenge 2 Hard

Given a complete binary tree represented as an array, [15, 10, 8, 7, 6, 4, 3], delete the max and then show the state of the heap afterward.

💡 Hint: Ensure to compare and swap with the largest child after the root deletion.

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