The Analysis for the Number of Visits in a Binary

question 92

Multiple Choice

The analysis for the number of visits in a binary search begins with the equation, T(n) = T(n / 2) + 1. What does the number 1 represent in this equation?

• A) One element visit before a recursive call on one half of the array.
• B) The total number of recursions required.
• C) The fact that the number of elements is odd.
• D) The fact that we search either the left half or the right half, but not both.

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Definitions:

Rust

A type of fungal disease that affects plants, causing reddish-brown spots, or the oxidation of iron and its alloys resulting in reddish-brown flaking coatings.

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A chemical element with symbol Fe, important in biological processes and industrial applications.

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A transparent, tasteless, odorless, and nearly colorless chemical substance that is the principal constituent of Earth's hydrosphere and the fluids of most living organisms.

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