Detect and Remove Loop in Linked List

For a given singly linked list, identify if a loop exists and remove it, adjusting the linked list in place. Return the modified linked list.

Expected Complexity:

Aim for a solution with an O(n) time complexity and O(1) space complexity, where n indicates the number of nodes in the linked list.

Input:

The first line of input provides two values: n, the total number of nodes in the linked list and k, the node position where the last node links to create a loop. The second line describes the linked list elements.

If k is 0, it implies there's no loop, and if k is n, it suggests the last node links back to itself forming a cycle.

Output:

Provide the linked list minus the loop if a loop initially exists.
Example:
Input:
5 2
1 2 3 4 5
Output:
1 2 3 4 5

Constraints:

  • 1 <= N <= 100000
  • 1 <= ‘VAL’ <= 1000
  • Time limit: 1 second
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Detect and remove loop in a singly linked list in place with O(n) time complexity and O(1) space complexity.

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