Which of the following is the algorithm for insertion in a heap? A) Insert the new item in the next position at the bottom of the heap. while new item is not at the root and new item is smaller that its parent Swap the new item with its parent, moving the item up the heap. B) Insert the new item in the next position at the top of the heap. while new item is at the root and new item is smaller that its parent Swap the new item with its parent, moving the item up the heap. C) Insert the new item in the next position at the bottom of the heap. while new item is at the root and new item is larger that its parent Swap the new item with its parent, moving the item up the heap. D) Insert the new item in the next position at the bottom of the heap. while new item is at the root and new item is smaller that its parent Swap the new item with its parent, moving the item down the heap.

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Option A correctly describes the insertion algorithm for a heap. It involves placing the new item at the next available position at the bottom of the heap and then, if necessary, swapping it with its parent nodes until the heap property is restored. This process is known as "percolating up" or "heapifying up."

Which of the Following Is the Algorithm for Insertion in a Heap