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quick sort is another divide and conquer algorithm (similar to merge sort) that essentially splits the list recursively. briefly (in one sentence) state how quick sort splits the list.

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Final answer:

Quick sort uses a pivot element to divide the list into two sub-arrays based on their values relative to the pivot before recursively sorting the sub-arrays.

Step-by-step explanation:

Quick sort splits the list by selecting a pivot element and partitioning the other elements into two sub-arrays according to whether they are less than or greater than the pivot.

Quick sort is a divide and conquer algorithm used to sort a list. It works by selecting a pivot element from the list and partitioning the other elements into two sub-arrays, according to whether they are less than or greater than the pivot.

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