Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Rotating elements refers to the action of shifting the order of elements either to the left or right. It is like rearranging a line of people by moving them in a circular motion.
Related terms
Shift: Shifting elements involves moving them by a fixed number of positions in one direction.
Circular Array: A circular array is an ordered collection of elements where the first element follows the last element, forming a loop.
Indexing: Indexing refers to accessing specific elements within an array or list using their position or index number.