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Describe an algorithm to determine if a given graph contains a cycle.
Describe an algorithm to determine if a given graph contains a cycle.
Use Depth-First Search (DFS). During DFS, if you encounter a back edge (an edge pointing to an ancestor node in the DFS tree), then there is a cycle.
Explain the difference between Big O, Big Omega, and Big Theta notations in the context of algorithm analysis.
Explain the difference between Big O, Big Omega, and Big Theta notations in the context of algorithm analysis.
Big O is the upper bound (worst-case) of an algorithm's runtime. Big Omega is the lower bound (best-case). Big Theta is the tight bound, meaning the algorithm's runtime is both O(f(n)) and Ω(f(n)).
Compare and contrast a stack and a queue data structure.
Compare and contrast a stack and a queue data structure.
A stack is LIFO (Last-In, First-Out), while a queue is FIFO (First-In, First-Out). Stacks use push and pop operations; queues use enqueue and dequeue. Stacks are used for function calls, queues for managing tasks.
Describe how you would implement a hash table, including collision resolution.
Describe how you would implement a hash table, including collision resolution.
Explain the concept of dynamic programming and provide a simple example.
Explain the concept of dynamic programming and provide a simple example.
What are the key differences between a binary search tree (BST) and a balanced search tree (e.g., AVL tree)?
What are the key differences between a binary search tree (BST) and a balanced search tree (e.g., AVL tree)?
Explain the difference between pass by value and pass by reference in the context of function arguments.
Explain the difference between pass by value and pass by reference in the context of function arguments.
Describe the process of merge sort and its time complexity.
Describe the process of merge sort and its time complexity.
Explain what a virtual function is and how it supports polymorphism in object-oriented programming.
Explain what a virtual function is and how it supports polymorphism in object-oriented programming.
Describe the concept of deadlock and the conditions necessary for it to occur in concurrent systems.
Describe the concept of deadlock and the conditions necessary for it to occur in concurrent systems.
Flashcards
Domain of h(x) = (x^2+1)/(x^2+4)
Domain of h(x) = (x^2+1)/(x^2+4)
The domain of h(x) = (x^2 + 1) / (x^2 + 4) is all real numbers because the denominator (x^2 + 4) is always positive and never equals zero for any real number x.
Study Notes
- The question asks for the domain of the function h(x) = (x^2 + 1) / (x^2 + 4).
Domain of a Function
- The domain of a function is the set of all possible input values (x-values) for which the function is defined.
- In simpler terms, it's the set of x-values that you can plug into the function without causing any mathematical errors.
Restrictions on the Domain
- Certain operations in mathematics can lead to undefined results:
- Division by zero: A fraction is undefined if the denominator is zero.
- Square root of a negative number: The square root of a negative number is not a real number.
- Logarithm of a non-positive number: The logarithm of zero or a negative number is undefined.
Analyzing h(x) = (x2 + 1) / (x2 + 4)
- h(x) is a rational function, meaning it's a fraction where the numerator and denominator are polynomials.
- The numerator is x^2 + 1, which is defined for all real numbers. Any real number squared is non-negative, and adding 1 keeps it positive.
- The denominator is x^2 + 4. The key question is whether this denominator can ever be equal to zero.
Checking for Division by Zero
- We need to find out if there's any real value of x for which x^2 + 4 = 0.
- x^2 + 4 = 0 implies x^2 = -4.
- Since the square of any real number is non-negative, x^2 cannot be equal to -4 for any real number x.
- Therefore, the denominator x^2 + 4 will never be zero for any real value of x.
Conclusion
- Since the denominator x^2 + 4 is never zero for any real number x, there are no restrictions on the domain of h(x).
- This means that h(x) is defined for all real numbers.
- The domain of h(x) is the set of all real numbers.
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