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Solution: K Closest Points to Origin

Explore how to identify the k closest points to the origin on a 2D plane using a max-heap. Learn to apply the top k elements pattern, compare squared distances, and optimize with a time complexity of O(n log k). This lesson helps you implement an efficient solution for common proximity problems using heaps.

Statement

You are given an array of points where each element points[i] =[xi,yi]= [x_i, y_i] represents a point on the X-Y plane, along with an integer k. Your task is to find and return the k points that are closest to the origin [0 ...