Practice Union-Find Data Structure Using Pointers - 7 | 7. Union-Find Data Structure Using Pointers | Design & Analysis of Algorithms - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What are the three main operations of the Union-Find data structure?

💡 Hint: Think about the roles of initializing, merging, and checking components.

Question 2

Easy

What does path compression do?

💡 Hint: Consider how pointers rearrange after find operations.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the time complexity of the union operation using pointers?

  • O(n)
  • O(1)
  • O(log n)

💡 Hint: Consider how many steps are taken during the operation.

Question 2

True or False: The Find operation requires O(log n) time in the Union-Find structure.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think of tree paths during find operations.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a Union-Find structure with n elements and m union operations, describe the expected time complexity for m find operations, including the impact of path compression.

💡 Hint: Consider the efficiency gained by repeatedly flattening the tree.

Question 2

Imagine you have a scenario where many union operations result in a deep tree structure. Describe how using path compression can alter the time complexity of subsequent find operations.

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the height of the tree after each find.

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