7.11 - Summary of Union-Find Implementation
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Define the Union-Find data structure.
💡 Hint: Think about its primary purpose.
What are the primary operations of Union-Find?
💡 Hint: One of them creates sets.
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What is the primary advantage of path compression in the Union-Find data structure?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens after multiple finds.
Is the union operation in the Union-Find data structure constant time?
💡 Hint: Refer to the operations used.
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Suppose you have 10 elements connected in a Union-Find structure. You perform 5 union operations, resulting in 3 distinct sets. Illustrate the final structure of the Union-Find after all operations.
💡 Hint: Sketch each union step closely.
Discuss how changing the order in which union operations are performed alters the structure of the Union-Find.
💡 Hint: Consider the example of merging size influences.
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