9.4.1 - Inserting a Node into the Heap
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What is a heap?
💡 Hint: Think about a tree structure used to prioritize elements.
What does the max heap property require?
💡 Hint: Consider how numbers compare between parent and child.
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What is a core property of a heap?
💡 Hint: Recall the definitions and properties we covered.
True or False: The structure of a heap allows for any node position to be filled randomly.
💡 Hint: Think about how we discussed constructing the heap.
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Given a series of integers, insert them one by one into a max heap and show the steps taken after each insertion to maintain the heap property.
💡 Hint: Make sure to check against parents after each insertion!
The following structures show trees. Determine if they are heaps and explain why or why not.
💡 Hint: Mark the violations if found!
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