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?

  1. A.

    Return Value

  2. B.

    Literal

  3. C.

    Parameter

  4. 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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