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Which sorting algorithm will take least time when all elements of input array are identical? Consider typical implementations of sorting algorithms.
Which sorting algorithm will take least time when all elements of input array are identical? Consider typical implementations of sorting algorithms.
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Sorting Algorithms and Identical Elements
- When all elements in an input array are identical, insertion sort performs best.
- This is because insertion sort typically has optimal performance when the input is already sorted.
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This quiz explores the performance of sorting algorithms, particularly insertion sort, when all elements in an input array are identical. Understand how the characteristics of the input affect sorting efficiency and learn why insertion sort excels in this scenario.
