10.2.1 - Finding and Removing the Maximum
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What is the maximum element in a max heap?
💡 Hint: Think about the structure of the max heap.
Which operation has a logarithmic time complexity in a heap?
💡 Hint: Recall how the height of a heap relates to its size.
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Where is the maximum value located in a max heap?
💡 Hint: Think about the properties that define the max heap.
True or False: Sifting down is the process used to adjust the heap after removing the maximum element.
💡 Hint: Recall the steps involved in the maximum removal.
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Given a max heap represented as an array: [50, 30, 20, 15, 10, 5], remove the maximum. Show the array after each step of restoring the heap property.
💡 Hint: Keep track of the largest child when performing sift down.
Create a max heap from the following numbers: 15, 30, 10, 8, 25, and explain the process step by step.
💡 Hint: Always fix the heap property after each insertion.
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