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Bot GPT 3.5 1. A linear data structure is a data structure where the elements are stored/arranged in a linear manner, i.e., each element has a unique position with a predecessor and a successor (except for the first and last elements). Examples of linear data structures include arrays, linked lists, stacks, and queues.
2. An array is a data structure that stores a fixed-size sequence of elements of the same type. It provides random access to individual elements using an index, which allows for efficient retrieval and modification of elements. The elements in an array are stored in contiguous memory locations.
3. An algorithm is a set of step-by-step instructions or a sequence of well-defined instructions designed to solve a specific problem or perform a specific task. It is a precise and unambiguous representation of a solution to a problem, enabling a computer program to efficiently carry out the desired task.
4. Space complexity refers to the amount of memory or storage space required by an algorithm or a program to solve a problem. It measures the total amount of memory consumed by an algorithm, including the space required for variables, data structures, and auxiliary space used during execution. Space complexity can be analyzed in terms of the size of the input and can be measured in units such as bytes, kilobytes, or words.