Magnetic Force Between Two Balls
Explore how to solve the problem of placing balls in baskets to maximize the minimum magnetic force between any two balls. Learn to apply sorting and efficient search methods to find optimal placements, understand the problem constraints, and develop a coded solution strategy. This lesson enhances problem-solving skills relevant to coding interviews involving sorting and search patterns.
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Statement
In the universe Earth C-137, Rick has discovered a unique type of magnetic force between two balls when placed in his newly invented baskets. He has position[i]. Morty has m balls and needs to distribute these balls across the baskets in such a way that the minimum magnetic force between any two balls is as large as possible.
The magnetic force between two balls placed at positions
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