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How many minimum number of comparisons are required to search an element from 'n' elements in Linear Search?
How many minimum number of comparisons are required to search an element from 'n' elements in Linear Search?
Updated On: Nov 4, 2024
- 1
- n - 1
- n
- n + 1
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Solution and Explanation
In the best case for linear search, the target is the first element, requiring only 1 comparison.
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