Asteroid Collision
Explore how to solve the asteroid collision problem by understanding how to process arrays with directional values and sizes. Learn to implement an optimal O(n) time algorithm that handles collisions and outcomes, improving your coding pattern recognition and problem-solving skills.
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Statement
We are provided an array of integers, asteroids, representing asteroids in a row. The absolute integer value of each asteroid represents its size, and the sign represents its direction. A positive sign signifies that the asteroid is moving toward the right direction, while a negative sign indicates it is moving toward the left. All asteroids move at the same speed.
We need to determine the final state of the asteroids after all the collisions have occurred. When two asteroids of different sizes collide, the smaller one will be destroyed. If both asteroids are of the same size, both will be destroyed.
Note: Asteroids moving in the same direction will never collide.
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