In a function definition like: def calculate_area(radius): What is the…
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In a function definition like:
def calculate_area(radius):
What is the technical term for the variable radius?
Answer: C. Parameter — Variables defined inside a function's parentheses, such as radius in the example, are technically called parameters. They act as placeholders for values that…
- A.
Return Value
- B.
Literal
- C.
Parameter
- D.
Constant
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Correct answer: C
Variables defined inside a function's parentheses, such as radius in the example, are technically called parameters. They act as placeholders for values that will be passed into the function when it is executed.
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