Practice Distance Formula - 13.2.2 | 13. Divide and Conquer: Closest Pair of Points | Design & Analysis of Algorithms - Vol 2
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13.2.2 - Distance Formula

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Question 1 Easy

Calculate the distance between the points (3, 4) and (7, 1).

💡 Hint: Use the Distance Formula.

Question 2 Easy

If A is (2, 2) and B is (5, 5), can you find the distance between A and B?

💡 Hint: What do the coordinates tell you about the distance?

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Question 1

What is the time complexity of the brute-force method to find the closest pair of points?

O(n log n)
O(n²)
O(n)

💡 Hint: Think about how many pairs you would check.

Question 2

Statement: The Distance Formula assumes points have the same coordinates to start. True or False?

True
False

💡 Hint: What does the formula require for its application?

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Challenge 1 Hard

Consider a set of points: (1, 3), (2, 9), (3, 6), (5, 1), and (7, 8). Apply the divide and conquer method to find the closest pair, detailing your steps.

💡 Hint: Remember to only focus on points near the boundary; many distances might not apply.

Challenge 2 Hard

Given ten random points in a 2D-plane, devise a strategy using the concepts from this section to find the closest pair in the least amount of time.

💡 Hint: Efficiency in reducing the search space is crucial.

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