13.6 - Finalizing the Algorithm
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Practice Questions
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What is the time complexity of the naive solution to the closest pair problem?
💡 Hint: Think about how many pairs of points are being compared.
Why is it beneficial to sort points in a divide and conquer algorithm?
💡 Hint: How does sorting impact distance checks?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What algorithm does the section focus on for finding the closest pair of points?
💡 Hint: Recall the significant efficiency variances among algorithm types.
Which of the following is true regarding the time complexity of the closest pair algorithm discussed?
💡 Hint: Think about the covered algorithm phases and their efficiencies.
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Challenge Problems
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You are given a set of n points distributed randomly on a 2D plane. Describe how you would handle data cleaning before applying the algorithm.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of point clustering.
Analyze the worst-case scenario for the divide and conquer algorithm. How does this contrast its typical performance?
💡 Hint: Reflect on how data alignment can influence algorithm efficiency.
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