13.5.2 - Candidates for Overall Minimum Distance
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Practice Questions
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What is the brute force approach to the closest pair problem?
💡 Hint: Think about how many combinations of pairs there are.
Define what is meant by 'divide and conquer' in algorithms?
💡 Hint: Consider how you could solve a big problem by breaking it down.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the maximum time complexity of the closest pair of points using the divide and conquer method?
💡 Hint: Think about the efficiency gained when using sorting.
True or False: Boundary candidates are irrelevant in finding the closest pair of points.
💡 Hint: Consider if points only on one side could be the closest.
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Challenge Problems
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If you were tasked with adapting the closest pair algorithm for a dynamic dataset where points can be added or removed frequently, how would you approach this problem?
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of real-time changes on your sorting and dividing strategy.
Develop a hypothetical scenario where the divide and conquer approach to closest pair would perform poorly compared to a brute-force approach.
💡 Hint: Identify conditions under which sorting may not yield a straightforward advantage.
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