13.3.1 - Brute Force Algorithms
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What is a brute force algorithm?
💡 Hint: Think about the term 'brute force' itself.
Name a simple example of when a brute force algorithm might be used.
💡 Hint: What scenario involves trying multiple options?
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What does a brute force algorithm do?
💡 Hint: Think about what 'brute force' implies.
Brute force algorithms are ideal for what size of problems?
💡 Hint: Consider how many combinations might need to be tried.
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Develop a brute force method for solving the traveling salesman problem where a traveler visits N cities.
💡 Hint: Think about how many ways the cities can be ordered.
Critique the performance of brute force search in combinatorial problems; what are its benefits and drawbacks?
💡 Hint: Discuss the balance between solution guarantee and time consumption.
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