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Can you explain the time complexity of a binary search on a sorted array and why it is more efficient than a linear search?

The time complexity of binary search is O(log n) because it repeatedly divides the search interval in half. In contrast, linear search has a time complexity of O(n) as it…

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📅 Apr 30, 2026 ⏱ 1 min read

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Can you explain the time complexity of a binary search on a sorted array and why it is more efficient than a linear search?

COVER // CAN YOU EXPLAIN THE TIME COMPLEXITY OF A BINARY SEARCH ON A SORTED ARRAY AND WHY IT IS MORE EFFICIENT THAN A LINEAR SEARCH?

The time complexity of binary search is O(log n) because it repeatedly divides the search interval in half. In contrast, linear search has a time complexity of O(n) as it scans each element one by one until the target is found or the end of the array is reached.

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