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What does float division return in Python?
What does float division return in Python?
What operator is used for integer division in Python?
What operator is used for integer division in Python?
How can you determine if a number is even in Python?
How can you determine if a number is even in Python?
What is the result of the expression 4 ** 2 in Python?
What is the result of the expression 4 ** 2 in Python?
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What limitation affects the arithmetic operations of very large integers in Python?
What limitation affects the arithmetic operations of very large integers in Python?
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If you have 25 oranges and 4 friends, what will be the remainder when dividing oranges by friends?
If you have 25 oranges and 4 friends, what will be the remainder when dividing oranges by friends?
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What symbol is used in Python to perform remainder division?
What symbol is used in Python to perform remainder division?
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Why might large integers in Python benefit from using underscores?
Why might large integers in Python benefit from using underscores?
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What is the approximate time in years for light to travel to Proxima Centauri?
What is the approximate time in years for light to travel to Proxima Centauri?
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What is 'nan' used to represent in scientific calculations?
What is 'nan' used to represent in scientific calculations?
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What module is used to generate random numbers in Python?
What module is used to generate random numbers in Python?
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What does the 'isnan' function in the math module help to check?
What does the 'isnan' function in the math module help to check?
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What could cause a ZeroDivisionError in the average temperature computation?
What could cause a ZeroDivisionError in the average temperature computation?
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What does the 'randint()' function do in the random module?
What does the 'randint()' function do in the random module?
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When calculating the average of a list of temperatures, what is crucial to check before performing the division?
When calculating the average of a list of temperatures, what is crucial to check before performing the division?
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What is the purpose of using 'float("nan")' in Python?
What is the purpose of using 'float("nan")' in Python?
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Which random function would you use to select a random item from a list?
Which random function would you use to select a random item from a list?
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What is the result of dividing by zero in Python?
What is the result of dividing by zero in Python?
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Study Notes
Arithmetic Operations in Python
- Python supports basic arithmetic operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Python has two types of division:
- Float division (
/): Returns a floating-point number (fraction). - Integer division (
//): Returns an integer (whole number).
- Float division (
- Remainder of division (
%): Calculates the remainder after division. Used to check for even/odd numbers. - Exponentiation (
**): Raises a number to a power.
Big Integers
- Python handles arbitrarily large integers without overflow.
- Underscores (
_) in large numbers improve readability (e.g.,40_000_000_000_000).
nan (Not a Number) and Division by Zero
-
nanrepresents undefined or invalid numeric results. - Used to handle missing or invalid data during calculations.
- Avoid
ZeroDivisionErrorby checking if the divisor is non-zero (if count != 0). - Division by zero is undefined mathematically.
Random Numbers
- Python's
randommodule generates random numbers. -
random.choice(list): Randomly selects an item from a list. -
random.randint(a, b): Generates a random integer betweenaandb(inclusive). -
random.random(): Generates a random float between 0 and 1 (exclusive). Useful for generating percentages within a range.
Built-in Modules
- Python's built-in modules (like
mathandrandom) contain pre-written functions for various tasks. - You can access these functions without needing external installations.
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This quiz covers basic arithmetic operations in Python, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division types. It also discusses handling big integers, the concept of 'nan' in calculations, and generating random numbers. Test your understanding of these essential Python concepts!
