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What is the significance of the ::
operator in resolving variable naming conflicts between global and local scopes?
What is the significance of the ::
operator in resolving variable naming conflicts between global and local scopes?
It is used to specify the global scope, ensuring that the global variable is accessed.
Why is the double
data type preferred by the program when the values of float
and double
are exactly the same?
Why is the double
data type preferred by the program when the values of float
and double
are exactly the same?
Because double
is a more precise data type and can represent a wider range of values.
How can you specify a literal value as a float
instead of double
in C++?
How can you specify a literal value as a float
instead of double
in C++?
By appending f
to the literal value, e.g. 22.89f
.
What is the purpose of a reference variable in C++?
What is the purpose of a reference variable in C++?
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What is typecasting, and how is it used in C++?
What is typecasting, and how is it used in C++?
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What is the effect of casting a float
value to an int
in C++?
What is the effect of casting a float
value to an int
in C++?
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Can a variable have multiple names in C++? If so, how is this achieved?
Can a variable have multiple names in C++? If so, how is this achieved?
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What is the purpose of the &
symbol in the context of reference variables?
What is the purpose of the &
symbol in the context of reference variables?
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How does the compiler distinguish between float
and double
literals when their values are the same?
How does the compiler distinguish between float
and double
literals when their values are the same?
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What is the significance of the l
suffix in the context of long double
literals?
What is the significance of the l
suffix in the context of long double
literals?
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