Practice Input And Output Arguments (4.3.2) - Introduction to programming in MATLAB

Practice: Input and output arguments

Lesson 4.3.2Introduction to programming in MATLAB

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Question 1.
What is the purpose of input arguments in a function?
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Consider what information the function needs to operate.
Question 2.
Describe the difference between inputs and outputs.
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Think about the flow of information into and out of a function.
3Question 3.
What is the correct syntax for defining a function in MATLAB?
- function_name [outputs] = function inputs
- function [outputs] = function_name(inputs)
- function outputs = function_name inputs
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Remember the order: outputs, function name, inputs.
4Question 4.
Functions can have:
- True
- False
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Think about different examples you've seen.
Question 5.
Write a MATLAB function that calculates the roots of a quadratic equation given coefficients a, b, and c. Provide appropriate input and output arguments.
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Recall the quadratic formula and how to handle complex roots in MATLAB.
Question 6.
Design a function in MATLAB that takes a list of numbers and returns their average. Specify how the input and output should be structured.
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Think about how you can utilize built-in MATLAB functions for calculations.

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