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What is the result of the expression $3 * (-6)^2 * 3^2$?
What is the result of the expression $3 * (-6)^2 * 3^2$?
- 972 (correct)
- 486
- 648
- 108
What does the command 'who' do in MATLAB?
What does the command 'who' do in MATLAB?
- Displays a list of defined variables in the Workspace. (correct)
- Displays detailed information about each variable.
- Clears all variables from the Workspace.
- Displays the current variables with their byte sizes.
Which of the following commands will remove only the variable 'x' from the Workspace?
Which of the following commands will remove only the variable 'x' from the Workspace?
- clc
- clear
- clear x (correct)
- clear all
What will be the output of the command 'whos'?
What will be the output of the command 'whos'?
How can multiple assignment expressions be executed on one line in MATLAB?
How can multiple assignment expressions be executed on one line in MATLAB?
What happens when MATLAB encounters a variable that already exists?
What happens when MATLAB encounters a variable that already exists?
Which command does NOT impact the variables stored in the Workspace?
Which command does NOT impact the variables stored in the Workspace?
Which of the following variable assignments is valid in MATLAB?
Which of the following variable assignments is valid in MATLAB?
What is an essential characteristic of a function in MATLAB?
What is an essential characteristic of a function in MATLAB?
What does the command 'clear' do in MATLAB?
What does the command 'clear' do in MATLAB?
What is the value of the predefined variable pi in MATLAB?
What is the value of the predefined variable pi in MATLAB?
Which of the following statements regarding variable names in MATLAB is true?
Which of the following statements regarding variable names in MATLAB is true?
What will happen if you assign a variable the name of a built-in function?
What will happen if you assign a variable the name of a built-in function?
What does the variable NaN represent in MATLAB?
What does the variable NaN represent in MATLAB?
If you execute the command y = 5*y/4 after setting y = 8, what will the new value of y be?
If you execute the command y = 5*y/4 after setting y = 8, what will the new value of y be?
Which of the following predefined variables represents infinity in MATLAB?
Which of the following predefined variables represents infinity in MATLAB?
What is the primary function of MATLAB as described?
What is the primary function of MATLAB as described?
Which statement best describes the name MATLAB?
Which statement best describes the name MATLAB?
When using MATLAB as a calculator, what would be the result of the command '1 + 2 * 3'?
When using MATLAB as a calculator, what would be the result of the command '1 + 2 * 3'?
What happens to the variable ans when multiple computations are performed without specifying an output variable?
What happens to the variable ans when multiple computations are performed without specifying an output variable?
What feature of MATLAB allows you to work with arrays without the need for dimensioning?
What feature of MATLAB allows you to work with arrays without the need for dimensioning?
Which programming languages can MATLAB interface with?
Which programming languages can MATLAB interface with?
In MATLAB, how can you store the result of a computation in a variable?
In MATLAB, how can you store the result of a computation in a variable?
What typical tasks can MATLAB be used for?
What typical tasks can MATLAB be used for?
What is the primary purpose of the format short command in MATLAB?
What is the primary purpose of the format short command in MATLAB?
Which format option displays numbers in scientific notation with 15 decimal digits?
Which format option displays numbers in scientific notation with 15 decimal digits?
How does format bank display numerical values?
How does format bank display numerical values?
What is a characteristic of a matrix in MATLAB when both m and n are equal to 1?
What is a characteristic of a matrix in MATLAB when both m and n are equal to 1?
What type of array does the term 'matrix' describe in MATLAB?
What type of array does the term 'matrix' describe in MATLAB?
Which format command among the following chooses the best display of five digits, whether fixed or floating point?
Which format command among the following chooses the best display of five digits, whether fixed or floating point?
In MATLAB, when a matrix has one row and multiple columns, what is it referred to as?
In MATLAB, when a matrix has one row and multiple columns, what is it referred to as?
If a number does not fall within the range for format long, what is the expected output format?
If a number does not fall within the range for format long, what is the expected output format?
What must be true for all rows in a matrix in MATLAB?
What must be true for all rows in a matrix in MATLAB?
What happens if an attempt is made to define an incomplete matrix in MATLAB?
What happens if an attempt is made to define an incomplete matrix in MATLAB?
How can elements in a MATLAB matrix be referenced?
How can elements in a MATLAB matrix be referenced?
If 'VCT(4)=-2' is executed, what will 'VCT' look like if it originally was [35 46 78 23; 5 14 81 3 55]?
If 'VCT(4)=-2' is executed, what will 'VCT' look like if it originally was [35 46 78 23; 5 14 81 3 55]?
Which of the following statements about variables in MATLAB is true?
Which of the following statements about variables in MATLAB is true?
What does 'MAT(2,4) - MAT(1,2)' compute if MAT = [3 11 6 5; 4 7 10 2; 13 9 0 8]?
What does 'MAT(2,4) - MAT(1,2)' compute if MAT = [3 11 6 5; 4 7 10 2; 13 9 0 8]?
In MATLAB, how can you change an existing variable's element?
In MATLAB, how can you change an existing variable's element?
When using a colon to reference elements in a MATLAB matrix, what does 'v(m:n)' signify?
When using a colon to reference elements in a MATLAB matrix, what does 'v(m:n)' signify?
What does the notation A(2,:) represent?
What does the notation A(2,:) represent?
Which MATLAB command correctly selects the elements from row 1 to row 3 and column 2 to column 4 of matrix A?
Which MATLAB command correctly selects the elements from row 1 to row 3 and column 2 to column 4 of matrix A?
What will be the resulting vector u after executing the command u = v(3:7) with v defined as v = [4 15 8 12 34 2 50 23 11]?
What will be the resulting vector u after executing the command u = v(3:7) with v defined as v = [4 15 8 12 34 2 50 23 11]?
If A = [5 -3 8; 9 2 10], what is the result of adding matrix B = [10 7 4; -11 15 1] to A?
If A = [5 -3 8; 9 2 10], what is the result of adding matrix B = [10 7 4; -11 15 1] to A?
What will be the result of executing C - 8 if C is given by C = [15 4 12; -2 17 11]?
What will be the result of executing C - 8 if C is given by C = [15 4 12; -2 17 11]?
Which of the following best describes a matrix in MATLAB?
Which of the following best describes a matrix in MATLAB?
What type of variable is the result of executing A(1:2, 1:2) when A is a matrix?
What type of variable is the result of executing A(1:2, 1:2) when A is a matrix?
Which operation is valid in MATLAB for matrix operations?
Which operation is valid in MATLAB for matrix operations?
Flashcards
MATLAB Calculator
MATLAB Calculator
MATLAB can perform mathematical calculations by typing in expressions (e.g., "1 + 2 * 3").
MATLAB Variable ans
MATLAB Variable ans
If no variable name is assigned, MATLAB stores the result in the variable 'ans'.
MATLAB Variable Assignment
MATLAB Variable Assignment
Explicitly storing a calculation's result in a specific variable (e.g., 'x = 5').
MATLAB Array
MATLAB Array
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MATLAB Vector
MATLAB Vector
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Matrix
Matrix
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MATLAB Technical Computing
MATLAB Technical Computing
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MATLAB matrix use
MATLAB matrix use
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MATLAB Variable Assignment
MATLAB Variable Assignment
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Viewing Variable Values
Viewing Variable Values
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Reserved Function Names
Reserved Function Names
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Valid MATLAB Variable Names
Valid MATLAB Variable Names
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Invalid MATLAB Variable Names
Invalid MATLAB Variable Names
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Predefined Variables
Predefined Variables
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Variable ans
Variable ans
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Variable NaN
Variable NaN
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MATLAB Workspace
MATLAB Workspace
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Command 'who'
Command 'who'
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Command 'whos'
Command 'whos'
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Command 'clear'
Command 'clear'
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MATLAB Function
MATLAB Function
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Variable Assignment (Comma)
Variable Assignment (Comma)
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Variable Assignment (Semicolon)
Variable Assignment (Semicolon)
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MATLAB built-in math functions
MATLAB built-in math functions
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MATLAB Matrix
MATLAB Matrix
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Row Vector
Row Vector
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Column Vector
Column Vector
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Matrix Size
Matrix Size
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Scalar
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Format short
Format short
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Format long
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Format short e
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Matrix Indexing (Rows, Columns)
Matrix Indexing (Rows, Columns)
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Matrix Element Selection (Rows)
Matrix Element Selection (Rows)
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Matrix Element Selection (Columns)
Matrix Element Selection (Columns)
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Matrix Slicing (Columns)
Matrix Slicing (Columns)
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Matrix Slicing (Rows and Columns)
Matrix Slicing (Rows and Columns)
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Matrix Addition
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Matrix Subtraction
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Matrix Multiplication
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Matrix Element Access
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Matrix Element Modification
Matrix Element Modification
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Matrix Element Range
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Vector element access
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Vector Element Modification
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Matrix
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Vector
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Creating a matrix
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Study Notes
Chapter Three: Introduction to MATLAB
- MATLAB is a high-performance language for technical computing.
- It combines computation, visualization, and programming.
- Ideal for mathematical tasks, algorithm development, modeling, simulation, data analysis, visualization, and application development.
- MATLAB's core data element is an array (no dimensioning required).
- It integrates well with other languages (C, C++, Java, FORTRAN).
MATLAB as a Calculator
- MATLAB can perform calculations interactively.
- Typing commands like
1 + 2 * 3and pressing Enter will execute and show the result. - The result is stored in a default variable called 'ans'.
- It's overwritten with each new calculation.
Assigning Values to Variables
- Variables store values for later use in calculations.
- Variables are assigned using the
=operator (e.g.,x = 1 + 2 * 3). - The value is stored in memory location named by variable name.
- Subsequent calculations can use the stored variable values.
Command Window Guidelines
- Commands execute when Enter is pressed.
- Multiple commands on one line are separated by commas and executed sequentially from left to right.
- Previous commands can be recalled and modified using up and down arrows.
- Long commands can be continued on the next line using ellipsis (three dots).
Semicolon Symbol (;)
- The semicolon suppresses output when entered after a command.
- Useful for commands with obvious/large output.
- Multiple commands on one line, if separated by semicolons, will not display outputs.
Percent Symbol (%)
- Indicates a comment; ignored during execution.
- Used for adding descriptions or explanations within code.
- Comments are not needed in the Command Window.
The Percent-Brace %{ %}
- Used to create blocks of comments that span multiple lines.
- Enclose such comments with
%{and%}.
The clc Command
- Clears the command window contents.
- Previous variables and calculations remain unaffected.
Arithmetic Operations with Numbers
- Integers: Whole numbers (e.g., 10).
- Real numbers: Contain a decimal point (e.g., 10.0321).
- Complex numbers: Have real and imaginary components (e.g.,
complex(3,4)). - Standard arithmetic operations (+, -, *, /, \ exponentiation (^)).
Order of Precedence
- Parentheses have the highest precedence.
- Exponentiation comes next.
- Multiplication and division have equal precedence (left-to-right order).
- Addition and subtraction have equal precedence (left-to-right order).
MATLAB Variables
- Variable names: Begin with a letter, followed by letters, digits, or underscores.
- Case-sensitive (e.g.,
xandXare different). - No spaces allowed.
- Maximum characters: Typically 63 for MATLAB versions mentioned in the article.
Predefined Variables
ans: Stores the result of the last calculation.pi: Stores the value of pi.inf: Represents positive infinity.eps: The smallest positive value.i/j: Represents √-1 (imaginary unit).
Managing Variables
who: Lists the variables in the workspace.whos: Provides details on the variables (size, bytes, class, attributes).clear: Removes variables from the workspace.clear x y z: Removes specific variables.
Built-in Functions (Elementary Math)
- MATLAB provides various built-in functions for common mathematical operations (e.g.,
cos,sin,tan,exp).
Matrices in MATLAB
- MATLAB uses matrices as fundamental data structures.
- Matrices are rectangular arrays of real or complex numbers.
- The numbers of rows and columns define the matrix size.
- Special types: Scalars, row vectors, column vectors.
Creating Vectors
- Vectors: One-dimensional arrays.
- Using square brackets (
[]) with space/comma separation. - Colon operator: Generates vectors with constant spacing.
linspace: Creates vectors with linearly spaced elements.
Creating Matrices
- Matrices: Two-dimensional arrays.
- Using square brackets (
[]) with semicolons separating rows. - Row vectors entered as elements separated by spaces/commas
- Column vectors elements separated by semicolon
- Matrices elements are stored in row and columns
- Can define multiple matrices and use vector and matrix operations.
Array Addressing
- Use parentheses to refer to elements inside vectors or matrices; (always row index first and then column index).
Plotting in MATLAB
-
plot(x,y): Creates a basic plot of y versus x. -
Using line specifiers (
plot(x,y, 'color-style-marker')) allows different line colors, styles, and marker types. -
xlabel(),ylabel(),title(),legend(): -
add labels, titles, and legends to make graphs more understandable.
Plotting Multiple Graphs in Same Plot
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Use the plot command to plot multiple functions in the same graph.
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Separate graphs by using additional
x,ypairs within theplotcommand. -
Use
hold onto add new graphs to an existing one without overwriting it.- Then use
hold offto stop adding to the graph.
- Then use
Element-by-Element Operations
- Perform operations on elements individually rather than on arrays as a whole.
- Use a dot before the operator (e.g.
A.*Bfor element-by-element multiplication)
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This quiz covers Chapter Three of MATLAB, focusing on the introduction to the language, its uses in technical computing, and basic operations such as interactive calculations and variable assignments. Test your knowledge on how MATLAB performs computations and handles data.
