Suppose You Are Looking for the Name of Your Friend

question 31

Short Answer

Suppose you are looking for the name of your friend, Mike Jones, in the telephone directory. You open the book in the middle and look at the name at the top of the left page; it starts with an L. You mark that page and look halfway between the first page and that page. As you continue to apply this strategy, you are using the _____________ algorithm.

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Definitions:

Chemical Composition

The identification and proportion of the elements or compounds that constitute a substance or material.

Diplococci

A type of bacteria that forms pairs and is often associated with infections such as pneumonia.

Gonorrhea

A sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, known for affecting mucous membranes.

Meningitis

An inflammation of the meninges.