10.3.1 - Array Representation of Heap
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What is the complexity for inserting an element into a heap?
💡 Hint: Think about the levels you need to traverse.
In a max heap, which node is the largest?
💡 Hint: Consider the properties of a max heap.
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What is the maximum height of a heap with n elements?
💡 Hint: Remember how the tree structure expands.
True or False: In a min heap, the maximum value is always found at the root.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the properties of min vs max heaps.
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Given a randomly ordered array of ten numbers, describe and illustrate how you would transform it into a max heap using the bottom-up method.
💡 Hint: Focus on how each subtree adheres to the max heap property while going up.
If you start with a max heap of size n and repeatedly remove elements, how does the structure change?
💡 Hint: Visualize how nodes maintain balance and fill gaps after each removal.
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