Python Functions: pow() and shortest()

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What does the pow() function do?

Raises the first argument to the power of the second argument (correct)
Subtracts the second argument from the first argument
Multiplies the first argument by the second argument
Divides the first argument by the second argument

What is the correct output of pow(2, 5)?

10
32 (correct)
20
16

How does the shortest() function determine output?

It returns the longest string provided as an argument
It concatenates all strings into one
It outputs the string with the highest alphabetical order
It outputs the shortest string from an unlimited number of arguments (correct)

What is the result of calling pow(2, 3)?

<p>8 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of arguments can the shortest() function take?

<p>An unlimited number of strings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

pow() Function

The pow(a, b) function computes the value of a raised to the power of b (a^b).
Example usage: pow(2, 3) returns 8, as 2 raised to the power of 3 equals 8.
Another example: pow(2, 5) results in 32, since 2 raised to the power of 5 equals 32.

shortest() Function

The shortest() function can accept an unlimited number of string arguments.
Its purpose is to identify and return the shortest string from the provided arguments.
This function enhances flexibility by handling various input sizes seamlessly.

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Description

This quiz focuses on developing two Python functions: pow() to compute the power of a number and shortest() to find the shortest string from given arguments. Test your understanding of function creation and argument handling in Python.