Insertion Sort Time Complexity

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The C++ code provided in the image is an implementation of the Insertion Sort algorithm.

Best-case scenario:

Best-case scenario: The array is already sorted.

Time complexity: O(n)
Explanation: In this case, the inner `while` loop condition `(s[j] < s[j-1])` will always be false,
so no swaps will be made, and the `while` loop will execute only once for each element (just to
check the condition).

Worst-case scenario:

Worst-case scenario: The array is sorted in reverse order.

Time complexity: O(n²)
Explanation: In this scenario, for every element `i`, the `while` loop will need to compare and
swap each element all the way back to the beginning of the array. Therefore, the number of
comparisons and swaps will be maximum, resulting in O(n²) operations.

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v) part

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Verification of Best-Case and Worst-Case Scenarios:

Best-Case Scenario:

Scenario: The array is already sorted.

Analysis:
The outer `for` loop runs `n-1` times (from `i = 1` to `i = n-1`).

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 In the best case, the inner `while` loop condition `s[j] < s[j-1]` is always false on the first
check because the elements are already in order. Thus, the `while` loop does not perform
any swaps, and `j` is decremented only once per iteration of the outer loop.
Therefore, the inner loop runs in constant time O(1) for each iteration of the outer loop.
Total Time Complexity: O(n) since the outer loop runs `n-1` times and the inner loop runs
in O(1) for each iteration.

Worst-Case Scenario:

Scenario: The array is sorted in reverse order.

Analysis:
In the worst case, for each element `i`, the inner `while` loop must compare and
potentially swap each element back to the beginning of the sorted portion of the array.
For the first element, it makes 1 comparison, for the second element 2 comparisons, and so
on up to `i` comparisons for the `i`th element.
The total number of comparisons (and swaps) will be the sum of the first `n-1` natural
n(n−1)
numbers: 1 + 2 + 3 + ... + (n − 1), which equals 2 . ​

Total Time Complexity: O(n²) because the inner loop runs in O(i) time for each iteration of
the outer loop, leading to a quadratic sum.

Summary:

Best-Case Time Complexity: O(n)

Worst-Case Time Complexity: O(n²)

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RUN TIME COMPLEXITY MEANS

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Runtime complexity (also known as time complexity) refers to how the running time of an algorithm
increases with the size of the input data. It is a way to describe the efficiency of an algorithm in terms
of how it scales as the input size grows.

Key Points:

Expressed Using Big O Notation: Runtime complexity is typically expressed in Big O notation,
such as O(1), O(n), O(n²), etc., which gives an upper bound on the time an algorithm will take
relative to the input size.
Independent of Hardware: Runtime complexity provides a theoretical measure of an
algorithm's performance that is independent of any specific hardware or software environment.
Different Cases:
Best-case complexity describes the scenario where the algorithm performs the fewest
possible operations.

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 Worst-case complexity describes the scenario where the algorithm performs the most
possible operations.
Average-case complexity is the average number of operations an algorithm performs,
often calculated assuming a uniform distribution of all possible inputs.

Examples:

O(1): Constant time complexity means the runtime does not change with input size.
O(n): Linear time complexity means the runtime increases linearly with input size.
O(n²): Quadratic time complexity means the runtime increases quadratically with input size.

In the context of the sorting algorithm (Insertion Sort) from the previous example:

Best-case runtime complexity (O(n)) means if the array is already sorted, the algorithm will run
in linear time, directly proportional to the number of elements.
Worst-case runtime complexity (O(n²)) means if the array is sorted in reverse order, the
algorithm will run in quadratic time, proportional to the square of the number of elements.

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i) Value returned by `mystery(5, 6)`:

Let's evaluate the function step by step.

The function `mystery(int a, int b)` is defined as:

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int mystery(int a, int b) {

if (a * b == 0) {
return a;
} else {
return b + mystery(a - 1, b - 2);
}
}

For the input `mystery(5, 6)`:

1. First Call: `mystery(5, 6)`

a = 5, b = 6
a × b = 5 × 6 = 30 (not 0)
Return: 6 + mystery(4, 4)
2. Second Call: `mystery(4, 4)`
a = 4, b = 4
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 a × b = 4 × 4 = 16 (not 0)
Return: 4 + mystery(3, 2)
3. Third Call: `mystery(3, 2)`
a = 3, b = 2
a × b = 3 × 2 = 6 (not 0)
Return: 2 + mystery(2, 0)
4. Fourth Call: `mystery(2, 0)`
a = 2, b = 0
a × b = 2 × 0 = 0 (base case)
Return: a =2

Now we backtrack:

From the fourth call: mystery(2, 0) =2

Third call: 2 + 2 = 4
Second call: 4 + 4 = 8
First call: 6 + 8 = 14

So, `mystery(5, 6)` returns 14.

ii) Number of function frames on the stack when the base case is reached:

Initial call: `mystery(5, 6)` is made from `main()`.

The function calls go as follows: `mystery(5, 6)`, `mystery(4, 4)`, `mystery(3, 2)`, `mystery(2,
0)` (base case).

When the base case is reached, the function stack contains:

1. `main()` (the initial frame)

2. `mystery(5, 6)`
3. `mystery(4, 4)`
4. `mystery(3, 2)`
5. `mystery(2, 0)` (base case)

Total function frames on the stack: 5

iii) Set of values for `a` and `b` that would produce infinite recursion:

Infinite recursion occurs when the base case is never reached. In this function, the base case is
reached when `a * b == 0`.
For infinite recursion:

Any values of `a` and `b` where neither `a` nor `b` eventually reaches 0 through the recursion.

For example:

If `a = 1` and `b = 1`, the recursive calls will be:

`mystery(1, 1) -> mystery(0, -1) -> mystery(-1, -3) -> mystery(-2, -5) -> ...`

Here, since both `a` and `b` are decreasing but never actually reach zero together, the base case `a *
b == 0` is never satisfied, leading to infinite recursion.

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 iv) What is indirect recursion?

Indirect recursion occurs when a function `A` calls another function `B`, and then `B` calls `A` again,
forming a cycle.
Example:

cpp

void functionA() {
functionB();
}

void functionB() {
functionA();
}

In this case, `functionA` calls `functionB`, and then `functionB` calls `functionA`, leading to an indirect
recursive loop. This can result in infinite recursion if not handled properly with a base case or
condition to break the cycle.

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a) i) Difference between Array-Based Stack and Linked List-Based Stack:

Array-Based Stack:
Memory Allocation: Uses a fixed-size array to store stack elements. Memory is allocated at
compile time.
Size Limitation: Limited by the size of the array; cannot grow beyond its predefined size.
Time Complexity: Accessing elements is O(1), but resizing (when needed) can be costly.
Implementation Simplicity: Easier to implement due to direct indexing.
Linked List-Based Stack:
Memory Allocation: Uses a dynamic linked list where each element (node) points to the
next. Memory is allocated at runtime.
Size Limitation: Can grow or shrink dynamically based on available memory; no predefined
size.
Time Complexity: Both pushing and popping elements take O(1) time. No resizing is
required.
Implementation Complexity: More complex due to pointer management and dynamic
memory allocation.

a) ii) Three Basic Operations Associated with the Stack Data Structure:

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 1. Push:
Explanation: Adds an element to the top of the stack. If the stack is full (in the case of an
array-based stack), it may result in an overflow condition.
Operation: `stack.push(x)`
2. Pop:
Explanation: Removes and returns the top element from the stack. If the stack is empty, it
may result in an underflow condition.
Operation: `x = stack.pop()`
3. Peek (or Top):
Explanation: Returns the top element of the stack without removing it. Useful when you
need to see the top element without altering the stack.
Operation: `x = stack.peek()`

a) iii) Pseudocode to Check Balanced Parentheses Using a Stack:

Here’s how you could write the pseudocode:

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function isBalanced(expression):
create an empty stack

for each character in expression:

if character is an opening bracket (e.g., '(', '{', '['):
push it onto the stack

if character is a closing bracket (e.g., ')', '}', ']'):

if stack is empty:
return false
else:
pop the top element from the stack
if the popped element does not match the type of the closing bracket:
return false

if stack is empty after processing all characters:

return true
else:
return false

Example Usage: For the expression `a + {b × [c + e]/(d + f)}`, this pseudocode would return
`true`, indicating that the parentheses are balanced. For the expression `a - {(b + c) × d}`, it
would return `false`.

a) iv) Convert Infix to Prefix Expression:

Given Infix Expression: `(2 + 3) × (6 - 4/2)`

Steps to Convert Infix to Prefix Using Stack:

1. Reverse the infix expression:

Original: `(2 + 3) × (6 - 4/2)`
Reversed: `(2/4 - 6) × (3 + 2)`
2. Convert the reversed infix to postfix:
Reversed infix: `(2/4 - 6) × (3 + 2)`
Postfix for reversed: `2 4 / 6 - 3 2 + ×`
3. Reverse the postfix expression to get the prefix:

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 Reverse postfix: `× + 2 3 - 6 / 4 2`

Prefix Expression: `× + 2 3 - 6 / 4 2`

a) v) Evaluate the Generated Prefix Expression:

Prefix Expression: `× + 2 3 - 6 / 4 2`
Steps to Evaluate the Prefix Expression Using a Stack:

1. Read the prefix expression from right to left:

Start with `2`, push `2` onto the stack.
Then `4`, push `4` onto the stack.
Then `/`, pop `4` and `2`, compute `4/2 = 2`, push `2` onto the stack.
Then `6`, push `6` onto the stack.
Then `-`, pop `6` and `2`, compute `6-2 = 4`, push `4` onto the stack.
Then `3`, push `3` onto the stack.
Then `2`, push `2` onto the stack.
Then `+`, pop `3` and `2`, compute `2+3 = 5`, push `5` onto the stack.
Finally, `×`, pop `5` and `4`, compute `4×5 = 20`, push `20` onto the stack.
2. Final Value on the Stack:
The final value on the stack after processing all elements is `20`.

Result: The evaluated result of the prefix expression `× + 2 3 - 6 / 4 2` is `20`.

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ISOMORPHIC

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The term "isomorphic" typically refers to a concept in mathematics and computer science where two
structures can be mapped to each other in a way that preserves their structure.

1. Isomorphism in Mathematics:

Definition: Two mathematical structures are said to be isomorphic if there is a one-to-one

correspondence between their elements that preserves the operations defined on them.
Example: In group theory, two groups G and H are isomorphic if there exists a bijective
function (called an isomorphism) f : G → H such that for any elements a, b in G, f (a ⋅ b) =
f (a) ⋅ f (b). This means the group operation in G corresponds perfectly to the group operation
in H .

2. Isomorphism in Graph Theory:

Definition: Two graphs are isomorphic if there is a one-to-one correspondence between their
vertices and edges that preserves the adjacency relation.

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 Example: If you can redraw one graph to look exactly like another by simply renaming the
vertices without changing the connections, the two graphs are isomorphic. The underlying
structure or connectivity remains the same, even if the visual representation changes.

3. Isomorphism in Computer Science:

Definition: In computer science, two data structures (like trees or graphs) are isomorphic if they
have the same structure in terms of nodes and edges, even if the data within those nodes or the
labels on the edges differ.
Example: Two binary trees are isomorphic if one can be transformed into the other by swapping
left and right children at some nodes.

4. Isomorphism in Other Contexts:

The concept of isomorphism is also used in other areas like algebra, category theory, and even in
certain biological contexts, where it may refer to similarities in structure or form.

In essence, isomorphism is about two entities being structurally identical or having the same form,
even if their appearances or labels differ.

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To solve this problem, the goal is to divide the oil in the 10-liter bottle into two equal quantities of 5
liters. The given bottles have capacities of 10 liters, 7 liters, and 3 liters.

Step-by-Step Pouring Sequence:

1. Initial State:
10-liter bottle: 10 liters (full)
7-liter bottle: 0 liters (empty)
3-liter bottle: 0 liters (empty)
2. Step 1: Pour oil from the 10-liter bottle into the 7-liter bottle until the 7-liter bottle is full.
10-liter bottle: 3 liters
7-liter bottle: 7 liters
3-liter bottle: 0 liters
3. Step 2: Pour oil from the 7-liter bottle into the 3-liter bottle until the 3-liter bottle is full.
10-liter bottle: 3 liters
7-liter bottle: 4 liters
3-liter bottle: 3 liters
4. Step 3: Pour the oil from the 3-liter bottle back into the 10-liter bottle.
10-liter bottle: 6 liters
7-liter bottle: 4 liters

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 3-liter bottle: 0 liters
5. Step 4: Pour oil from the 7-liter bottle into the 3-liter bottle until the 3-liter bottle is full.
10-liter bottle: 6 liters
7-liter bottle: 1 liter
3-liter bottle: 3 liters
6. Step 5: Pour the oil from the 3-liter bottle back into the 10-liter bottle.
10-liter bottle: 9 liters
7-liter bottle: 1 liter
3-liter bottle: 0 liters
7. Step 6: Pour oil from the 7-liter bottle into the 3-liter bottle until the 3-liter bottle is full.
10-liter bottle: 9 liters
7-liter bottle: 0 liters
3-liter bottle: 1 liter
8. Step 7: Pour the oil from the 10-liter bottle into the 7-liter bottle.
10-liter bottle: 2 liters
7-liter bottle: 7 liters
3-liter bottle: 1 liter
9. Step 8: Pour oil from the 7-liter bottle into the 3-liter bottle to make it full.
10-liter bottle: 2 liters
7-liter bottle: 5 liters (Now we have 5 liters here)
3-liter bottle: 3 liters

Result: Now, the 10-liter bottle has 2 liters, the 7-liter bottle has 5 liters, and the 3-liter bottle has 3
liters. The 7-liter bottle contains 5 liters, which is the required amount.
This sequence efficiently divides the oil into two equal quantities of 5 liters each.
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