13.5.3 - Points in the Zone
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Practice Questions
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What is the time complexity of the brute force approach for finding the closest pair of points?
💡 Hint: Consider how many comparisons you're making with n points.
Which formula is used to calculate the distance between two points in a 2D plane?
💡 Hint: Think about the Pythagorean theorem.
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What is the main focus of the closest pair of points algorithm?
💡 Hint: Think about the problem definition.
The time complexity of the divide and conquer algorithm for finding the closest pair of points is:
💡 Hint: Consider how sorting contributes to the complexity.
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Given a set of ten points, describe the steps you would take to implement the divide and conquer algorithm to find the closest pair.
💡 Hint: Work through each step patiently.
How does the existence of multiple points within a zone affect the accuracy of the closest pair distance?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship across the dividing line.
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