How Many Comparisons Will the Linear Search Algorithm Make If

question 18

Multiple Choice

How many comparisons will the linear search algorithm make if the search key is not in an array of 10 elements?

• A) 0.
• B) 10.
• C) 9.
• D) 5.

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