14.1.5 - Applications of Merge Operation
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What is the time complexity of the merge operation?
💡 Hint: Think about how many total elements are being merged.
Define the union of two sets.
💡 Hint: It’s like merging but with a focus on both sets.
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What is the primary function of the merge operation in merge sort?
💡 Hint: Recall the main purpose of merging.
True or False: The merging process requires more space than the original lists combined.
💡 Hint: Think about how merge sort constructs its output.
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Design a merge function that can find the intersection of two sorted lists using the merging technique.
💡 Hint: Think about how you would compare and skip over non-matching items.
Describe a real-world scenario where merging sorted lists efficiently provides significant benefits. What would be the challenges?
💡 Hint: Consider how businesses aggregate data for better insights.
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