Question

For best case, linear search, searches

• A. The whole list
• B. Half of the list
• C. Just one element in the list
• D. One fourth of the list

Hint:

In a linear search, the best case occurs when the target element is at the beginning of the list, requiring just one comparison.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

In the best case of linear search, the target element is found at the first position of the list, requiring the search to check only one element.