Practice Algorithm Description (8.4.1) - Design and Analysis of Algorithms

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Question 1.
What is the time complexity of finding the maximum in an array?
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Think about how many elements you must check.
Question 2.
Explain what a recursive algorithm is in your own words.
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Consider the breaking down of tasks over iterations.
3Question 3.
What is the time complexity of the maximum-finding algorithm?
- O(n)
- O(n²)
- O(log n)
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Consider how the algorithm processes each element.
4Question 4.
True or False: Recursive algorithms always run faster than iterative algorithms.
- True
- False
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Think about the overhead involved in recursion.
Question 5.
Given an array of n elements, how would you design an algorithm to find duplicates? Explain the logic.
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Consider the time complexity when designing the algorithm.
Question 6.
Calculate how many moves are required in the Towers of Hanoi for n=4 disks. Provide the solution.
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Use the recursive formula we discussed.

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