Binary search can lead to _______ when applied to non-sorted arrays, yielding incorrect results or infinite loops.
- Linear
- Optimal
- Quadratic
- Unpredictable
Binary search can lead to unpredictable behavior when applied to non-sorted arrays. Without the assurance of sorted elements, the algorithm may yield incorrect results or even result in infinite loops.
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