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What is the result of evaluating the postfix expression '7 4 -3 * 1 5 + / *'?
What is the result of evaluating the postfix expression '7 4 -3 * 1 5 + / *'?
- -2
- 5 (correct)
- 7
- -14
In postfix evaluation, you pop operands from the stack before applying an operator.
In postfix evaluation, you pop operands from the stack before applying an operator.
True (A)
What do you do when you encounter an operator during postfix evaluation?
What do you do when you encounter an operator during postfix evaluation?
Pop operands from the stack, evaluate the operator, and push the result back to the stack.
In postfix notation, the expression '10 2 8 * +' results in _____ after processing all numbers.
In postfix notation, the expression '10 2 8 * +' results in _____ after processing all numbers.
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
What does LIFO stand for in relation to stacks?
What does LIFO stand for in relation to stacks?
Items removed from a stack are done so in the same order they were inserted.
Items removed from a stack are done so in the same order they were inserted.
Name one basic operation that can be performed on a stack.
Name one basic operation that can be performed on a stack.
To add an element to the top of the stack, the operation performed is called __________.
To add an element to the top of the stack, the operation performed is called __________.
Match the following stack operations with their descriptions:
Match the following stack operations with their descriptions:
What will be the value of 'top' after popping from a stack that currently has 'top = 3'?
What will be the value of 'top' after popping from a stack that currently has 'top = 3'?
The 'isEmpty' operation returns true when there are elements in the stack.
The 'isEmpty' operation returns true when there are elements in the stack.
Describe how to implement a stack using an array.
Describe how to implement a stack using an array.
What operation removes the top element from a stack in a linked list implementation?
What operation removes the top element from a stack in a linked list implementation?
Pushing an element onto a stack adds it to the end of the linked list.
Pushing an element onto a stack adds it to the end of the linked list.
What is the main data structure used for implementing a stack in the provided content?
What is the main data structure used for implementing a stack in the provided content?
In a stack, the operation ______ adds an element to the top.
In a stack, the operation ______ adds an element to the top.
Match the actions with their descriptions in stack operations:
Match the actions with their descriptions in stack operations:
Which of the following is NOT a typical application of stacks?
Which of the following is NOT a typical application of stacks?
In the reversal of a string using a stack, the last character pushed is the first to be popped.
In the reversal of a string using a stack, the last character pushed is the first to be popped.
What does the pop operation return in a stack?
What does the pop operation return in a stack?
What action should be taken when encountering a right parenthesis ')'?
What action should be taken when encountering a right parenthesis ')'?
Infix to postfix conversion does not require considering operator precedence.
Infix to postfix conversion does not require considering operator precedence.
In the expression (A + (B * C - (D / E^F) * G) * H), what is the final postfix expression?
In the expression (A + (B * C - (D / E^F) * G) * H), what is the final postfix expression?
When a reading symbol is an operand, it should be ______ to the result.
When a reading symbol is an operand, it should be ______ to the result.
Match the following symbols with their respective actions:
Match the following symbols with their respective actions:
In the example expression 10 + 2 * 8 - 3, what happens when the operator * is encountered?
In the example expression 10 + 2 * 8 - 3, what happens when the operator * is encountered?
An operator with lower precedence than the stack's top operator gets pushed to the stack.
An operator with lower precedence than the stack's top operator gets pushed to the stack.
What is the outcome when encountering an operator with higher or equal precedence than the one on the top of the stack?
What is the outcome when encountering an operator with higher or equal precedence than the one on the top of the stack?
Flashcards
Stack
Stack
A list where items are added and removed from the same end (top).
Push
Push
Adding an element to the top of the stack
Pop
Pop
Removing an element from the top of the stack
Peek
Peek
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Stack Implementation (Array)
Stack Implementation (Array)
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Stack Implementation (Linked List)
Stack Implementation (Linked List)
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isEmpty
isEmpty
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size
size
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Linked List Implementation of Stack
Linked List Implementation of Stack
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Push Operation (Stack)
Push Operation (Stack)
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Pop Operation (Stack)
Pop Operation (Stack)
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Stack Applications
Stack Applications
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Reversing a String
Reversing a String
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Infix to Postfix Conversion
Infix to Postfix Conversion
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Stack's LIFO property
Stack's LIFO property
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Node Structure (Stack)
Node Structure (Stack)
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Infix Expression
Infix Expression
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Postfix Expression
Postfix Expression
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Precedence of Operators
Precedence of Operators
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How to Convert Infix to Postfix
How to Convert Infix to Postfix
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Operand
Operand
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Operator
Operator
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Left Parenthesis '('
Left Parenthesis '('
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Right Parenthesis ')'
Right Parenthesis ')'
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Evaluate Postfix Expression
Evaluate Postfix Expression
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Stack in Postfix Evaluation
Stack in Postfix Evaluation
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Why Postfix?
Why Postfix?
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Study Notes
Stacks
- Stacks are lists with the restriction that insertions and deletions occur at the same end.
- Elements are added and removed in a Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) manner.
- Operations on a stack include: push (add), pop (remove), and peek (retrieve top element).
- Stacks are useful when the order of operations must be reversed.
Stack Operations
push
: Adds an element to the top of the stack.pop
: Removes an element from the top of the stack.peek
: Retrieves the top element of the stack.isEmpty
: Checks if the stack is empty.size
: Returns the number of elements in the stack.
Stack Implementation (Using Arrays)
- A fixed-size array is used to store stack elements.
- A variable
top
keeps track of the index of the top element. top
is initialized to -1 when the stack is empty.push
incrementstop
and stores the new element atstack[top]
.pop
retrieves the element atstack[top]
, decrementstop
, and returns the element.MAXSIZE
defines the maximum size of the array.
Stack Implementation (Using Linked Lists)
- A dynamic structure (using pointers).
- A
Node
structure, containing data and a pointer to the next Node. top
points to the top element (head of the list).push
inserts a new node at the beginning of the list.pop
removes the node at the beginning of the list.
Stack Applications
- String reversal: Pushing characters into a stack and then popping them out reverses them.
- Bracket matching: Using a stack for parenthesis checks. If a closing bracket is encountered and corresponding opening bracket is not present in the stack, there is a mismatch.
- Postfix Evaluation: Evaluating expressions written in postfix notation (e.g., 10 2 +).
- Function calls: Tracking function calls in programming.
- Browsers: Storing visited pages in a LIFO manner.
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Explore the fundamental concepts of stacks, including LIFO behavior and essential operations like push, pop, and peek. Understand stack implementation using arrays and learn how to manage size and check for emptiness. This quiz will test your knowledge on the essential operations and structure of stacks.