Suppose you're tasked with implementing a search feature for a dictionary application, where the words are stored in alphabetical order. Would binary search be suitable for this scenario? Why or why not?
- No, binary search is not effective for alphabetical order.
- No, binary search is only suitable for numerical data.
- Yes, because binary search is efficient for sorted data, and alphabetical order is a form of sorting.
- Yes, but only if the dictionary is small.
Binary search is suitable for this scenario as alphabetical order is a form of sorting. The efficiency of binary search is maintained, allowing for quick retrieval of words in a large dictionary. It is not limited to numerical data and is a viable choice for alphabetical sorting, ensuring fast search operations.
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