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What is the main difference between a tuple and a list in Python?
What is the main difference between a tuple and a list in Python?
- Tuples are faster to iterate through than lists
- Tuples can be used as keys for dictionaries, while lists cannot
- Tuples can contain different data types, while lists can only contain similar data types
- Tuples are immutable, while lists are mutable (correct)
In which scenario is iterating through a tuple faster than iterating through a list?
In which scenario is iterating through a tuple faster than iterating through a list?
- When the tuple contains different data types
- When the tuple is used as a key for a dictionary
- When the tuple contains mutable elements
- When the tuple is immutable (correct)
Why would one use a tuple over a list in Python?
Why would one use a tuple over a list in Python?
- When the data doesn't change and needs to be write-protected (correct)
- When the data needs to be used as keys for dictionaries
- When the data needs to be dynamically updated
- When the data contains only similar data types
What is a unique advantage of using tuples as keys for dictionaries?
What is a unique advantage of using tuples as keys for dictionaries?
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When would one prefer to use a list over a tuple in Python?
When would one prefer to use a list over a tuple in Python?
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