Maximum Element

Find and print the maximum element in an array.

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# Array
arr = [10, 25, 5, 30, 15]

# Find maximum
max_element = arr[0]
for element in arr:
    if element > max_element:
        max_element = element

print(f"Maximum element: {max_element}")

Output

Maximum element: 30

Compare each element with current maximum.

Key Concepts:

  • Initialize max to first element
  • Compare each element with max
  • Update max if element is greater
  • Print final max