Question

What is a sparse matrix? What are the advantages and disadvantages of sparse matrix re?

Answer 1

A Sparse Matrix is a matrix in which a lot of values equal to zero in contrast to a dense matrix where most elements have non-zero values.

Advantages:

▪Cheaper to store.

▪As a lot of elements are zero , it reduces the total computational time taken for operations.

Disadvantages:

▪Not everything can be made into a sparse matrix for representation.

▪Holds lesser information.

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Answer 2

Answer:

sparsely meaning very less