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What structure is a two-dimensional array also known as?
What structure is a two-dimensional array also known as?
How many dimensions do arrays support?
How many dimensions do arrays support?
What must be specified even when initializing a two-dimensional array?
What must be specified even when initializing a two-dimensional array?
What index is used to access the first element in a two-dimensional array?
What index is used to access the first element in a two-dimensional array?
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Which method correctly initializes a two-dimensional array?
Which method correctly initializes a two-dimensional array?
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How do you change an element's value in a two-dimensional array?
How do you change an element's value in a two-dimensional array?
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What is necessary to loop through a two-dimensional array?
What is necessary to loop through a two-dimensional array?
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What happens if no second dimension is specified when declaring a two-dimensional array?
What happens if no second dimension is specified when declaring a two-dimensional array?
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Study Notes
Multidimensional Arrays (C)
- Multidimensional arrays are arrays of arrays. Arrays can have many dimensions, but the most common are two-dimensional arrays (2D).
- A 2D array is like a matrix (table). Rows and columns are used to define positions in the array.
- Example:
int matrix[2][3] = {{1, 4, 2}, {3, 6, 8}} - The first dimension (e.g.,
[2]) represents the number of rows; the second ([3]) the number of columns. - Values are stored in row-major order.
Two-Dimensional Array Initialization
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Two methods exist for array initialization:
- Method 1:
int multi_dim[4][3] = {10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120}; - Method 2:
int multi_dim[4][3] = {{10, 20, 30}, {40, 50, 60}, {70, 80, 90}, {100, 110, 120}};
- Method 1:
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Both methods are valid . Method 2 is more readable and efficient for declaring 2D arrays.
Accessing Elements in a 2D Array
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To access an element within a 2D array, you specify the row index and column index within square brackets, e.g.,
name_of_the_array[row_index][column_index]. -
Example:
printf("%d", matrix[0][2]);- This would output 2.
Changing Array Elements
- Changing a value in a 2D array requires knowing the specific array element index. Example:
matrix[0][0] = 9;
Looping Through 2D Arrays
- Iterating over a 2D array requires using nested
forloops, one for each dimension. - Example:
#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
int matrix[2][3] = {{1, 4, 2}, {3, 6, 8}};
int i, j;
for (i = 0; i < 2; i++) {
for (j = 0; j < 3; j++) {
printf("%d\n", matrix[i][j]);
}
}
return 0;
}
Example of Average Calculation
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Calculating average values can involve using a loop to sum then divide based on index to calculate the average value for a particular row or column.
- Example:
int sum = 0;
for (int col = 0; col <= 3; col++) {
sum += rating[2][col];
}
double average = (double) sum / 4;
- This example sums the elements in row 2 and then calculates the average rating by row 2.
Examples of Printing Matrices in Row and Column format
- Matrix rows and columns can be displayed using formatted output.
- An example is provided to show the output.
Example of Matrix Multiplication
- To multiply two matrices, you need to use nested loops.
- The inner loop calculates each element in the result matrix.
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This quiz covers the basics of multidimensional arrays in C, focusing particularly on two-dimensional arrays. You'll learn about initialization methods, accessing elements, and how to represent data in a matrix form. Test your understanding of these concepts and enhance your programming skills.
