Python 3: Project-based Python, Algorithms, Data Structures - Implement merge function - part 2

The video tutorial covers the implementation of the Mergesort algorithm, focusing on the merge function and its integration into the overall sorting process. It explains the execution flow with animations, highlighting how the merge function operates on lists L1 and L2 to produce a sorted list. The tutorial also includes a demonstration of running the code, identifying and removing unnecessary print statements to ensure the correct output. The video concludes with a successful execution of the Mergesort algorithm, showcasing its performance and recursive nature.

What is the primary purpose of the divide function in the MERGESORT algorithm?

• To merge two lists into one

• To find the maximum element in a list

• To sort a list in descending order

• To split a list into two parts

How does the merge function contribute to the MERGESORT algorithm?

• It sorts a single list

• It combines two lists into a sorted list

• It reverses the order of a list

• It finds the median of a list

What happens when the merge sorted function is called with two lists?

• It creates a new frame and merges the lists

• It duplicates the lists

• It deletes the lists

• It sorts each list separately

What is the result of the merge sorted function when called with lists L1: [8] and L2: [6]?

• [6, 6, 8, 8]

• [14]

• [6, 8]

• [8, 6]

What is the final output of the program when executed with the original list?

• A sorted list

• An error message

• A list of unsorted numbers

• A list of duplicate numbers

Why is it important to remove unnecessary print statements before final execution?

• To increase the execution speed

• To ensure the output is clean and focused

• To prevent syntax errors

• To reduce memory usage

What is the significance of testing the MERGESORT algorithm with the original list?

• To measure the execution time

• To check for syntax errors

• To ensure the list is not empty

• To verify the algorithm's correctness