Given 8 balls of the same properties and one of these balls is defective and is heavier than the others. Calculate the minimum no. of steps to find the defective ball

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The minimum number of steps to find the defective ball is 2.

  • Divide the 8 balls into 3 groups of 3, 3, and 2 balls.

  • Compare the weights of the two groups of 3 balls.

  • If one group is heavier, divide it in...read more

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