13.6.1 - Base Case for Recursion
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What is a base case in recursion?
💡 Hint: Think about the scenario when no further recursion is needed.
What time complexity does the brute force method have for finding the closest pair?
💡 Hint: Consider how many pair comparisons are made.
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What is the main purpose of a base case in recursion?
💡 Hint: Consider the scenario where no further breakdown is necessary.
True or False: The closest pair of points algorithm requires checking all possible pairs.
💡 Hint: Think about how points can be divided and the implications for calculations.
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You are given a set of points in a 2D plane. Describe how you would implement the divide and conquer algorithm for finding the closest points and discuss any assumptions you make.
💡 Hint: Focus on sorting and efficiently checking distances.
Given a large dataset of points, explain how you would improve the efficiency of searching for the closest pair and what pitfalls to avoid.
💡 Hint: Consider how sorting affects overall performance.
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