13.2.1 - Naive Algorithm
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Practice Questions
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What is the time complexity of the naive algorithm for finding the closest pair of points?
💡 Hint: Think about how many pairs you need to compare.
Explain why we sort points in one dimension.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens in a straight line.
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What is the naive algorithm's approach to finding the closest pair of points?
💡 Hint: Think about how many distances it checks.
True or False: The naive algorithm can be suitable for small datasets.
💡 Hint: Consider the trade-off between performance and data size.
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Create a program that implements the naive closest pair algorithm. Test it with at least 5 different sets of points.
💡 Hint: Use nested loops to go through each point's pair.
Critically analyze the scenarios where the naive approach would be better than a complex algorithm.
💡 Hint: Think about time and resource constraints in real-world applications.
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