10.1.4 - Simple Recursive Algorithm for Binary Search
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What is binary search?
💡 Hint: Think about how it narrows down possibilities.
What is the time complexity of binary search?
💡 Hint: Consider how many times the search space can be divided.
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What is the primary function of the binary search algorithm?
💡 Hint: Remember its purpose.
True or False: Binary search can be used on unsorted arrays.
💡 Hint: Consider the array structure needed.
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Given an unsorted array of integers [5, 3, 8, 1, 2], can you find the value 3 using binary search? Explain why or why not.
💡 Hint: Recall the conditions for binary search.
How would you adapt the binary search algorithm for a situation where duplicates exist in the array? Discuss the implications.
💡 Hint: Consider the structure of the search space with duplicate values.
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