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Explain what an operator is in C programming language.
Explain what an operator is in C programming language.
An operator in C is a symbol that instructs the computer to perform specific mathematical or logical manipulations on data and variables. C supports a variety of operators that are used in expressions to manipulate data and produce a single value.
What is an expression in C programming language?
What is an expression in C programming language?
An expression in C is a sequence of operands and operators that reduces to a single value. It can consist of mathematical or logical manipulations using operators and operands.
Give examples of arithmetic operators in C and explain their usage.
Give examples of arithmetic operators in C and explain their usage.
Examples of arithmetic operators in C are: + (addition), - (subtraction), * (multiplication), / (division), % (modulo division). These operators are used to perform mathematical operations on operands.
What is the modulo division operator in C and what type of data can it be used on?
What is the modulo division operator in C and what type of data can it be used on?
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List the categories of operators in C programming language.
List the categories of operators in C programming language.
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Study Notes
Operators in C
- An operator is a symbol that instructs the computer to execute specific mathematical or logical operations.
- C programming language boasts a diverse array of operators that manipulate data and variables.
- Operators form an integral part of expressions, which are sequences of operands and operators that evaluate to a single value.
Categories of C Operators
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Arithmetic Operators: Used for mathematical calculations.
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Addition:
+ -
Subtraction:
- -
Multiplication:
* -
Division:
/ -
Modulo (Remainder):
% - Example expressions include:
a - b,a + b,a * b,a / b,a % b
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Addition:
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Relational Operators: Used to compare values (not detailed in the text provided).
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Logical Operators: Used for logical operations (not detailed in the text provided).
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Assignment Operators: Used to assign values to variables (not detailed in the text provided).
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Increment and Decrement Operators: Used to increase or decrease a variable's value by one (not detailed in the text provided).
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Conditional Operators: Ternary operator (not detailed in the text provided).
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Bitwise Operators: Perform operations on binary representations of integers (not detailed in the text provided).
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Special Operators: Include size of operator and pointer operators (not detailed in the text provided).
Integer Arithmetic
- When performing integer arithmetic, both operands must be integers; using the modulo division operator
%is not valid for floating-point numbers.
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Test your knowledge of C programming language with this quiz on operators and expressions. Explore the rich set of operators supported by C and understand how they are used to manipulate data and variables in mathematical or logical expressions.
