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In a binary search algorithm, what happens to the search space after each comparison?

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In a binary search algorithm, what happens to the search space after each comparison?
  1. It doubles
  2. It remains the same
  3. It halves
  4. It increases linearly

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Q: In a binary search algorithm, what happens to the search space after each comparison?
Solution: After each comparison in binary search, the search space is halved, which is why it is efficient.
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