10.1 - Searching in an array
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What does linear search focus on when trying to find an element in an array?
💡 Hint: Think about how you would manually search for a number on a list.
What is the primary requirement for binary search to function correctly?
💡 Hint: Consider how binary search determines where to look next.
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What is the primary advantage of binary search over linear search?
💡 Hint: Remember the time complexities we've discussed.
True or False: Linear search can be applied to both sorted and unsorted arrays.
💡 Hint: Think about the general approach of linear search.
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You are given an unsorted array of integers: [14, 3, 7, 8, 1, 2]. Design a function to apply linear search to find the index of number 7. What is the expected output and explain your steps?
💡 Hint: Iterate over the array one element at a time.
Given a sorted array [1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11] and needing to find the number 8 using binary search, outline the steps of the algorithm.
💡 Hint: Keep applying the midpoint logic and eliminate half of the search space each time.
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