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Assume that you have an sorted array of records. assume that the length of the array (n) is known. give two different methods to search for a specific value in this array. you can use english or pseudo-code for your algorithm. what is the time complexity for each algorithm and why?

3. bob is arguing that if you use output feedback (ofb) mode twice in a row to encrypt a long message, m, using the same key each time, it will be more secure. explain why bob is wrong, no matter what encryption algorithm he is using for block encryption (15 points).