Using a Single Processor, Finding the Largest of N Numbers

question 22

Multiple Choice

Using a single processor, finding the largest of N numbers takes ____ time.

• A)θ(1)
• B)θ ( N log N )
• C)θ (N ² )
• D)θ ( N )

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Definitions:

Sensory Experiences

Perceptions or sensations gathered through sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell by the sensory organs.

Hallucinogens

Drugs that powerfully change perception and can trigger sensory experiences in the absence of any inputs.

Stimulants

Substances that increase physiological or nervous activity in the body, often used to enhance alertness, attention, and energy.

Depressants

Drugs that diminish activity levels in the nervous system.