13.2 - Iterative Merge Function
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What is the time complexity of the merge operation?
💡 Hint: Consider how many elements are in both arrays.
What happens if one array is exhausted during merging?
💡 Hint: Think about what it means to have one array 'empty'.
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What is the main purpose of the iterative merge function?
💡 Hint: Think about what merging means in the context of sorted arrays.
True or False: Merge sort is not suitable for large datasets due to its O(n^2) time complexity.
💡 Hint: Focus on the complexities of sorting algorithms.
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Write a detailed explanation of how merge sort works, including both the divide and merge steps, and discuss its advantages over other sorting algorithms.
💡 Hint: Try outlining the steps methodically.
Create a visual representation that illustrates both the merge sort process and the iterative merging of two sorted arrays.
💡 Hint: Visuals help in understanding how the merging at each level occurs.
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