Practice Calculating The Distance From The Origin (38.1.5) - Classes and objects in Python
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Calculating the Distance from the Origin

Practice - Calculating the Distance from the Origin

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What are the two attributes used to represent a point in the Point class?

💡 Hint: Think about the coordinates of a point in a plane.

Question 2 Easy

How do you instantiate a point at (5, 1) in Python?

💡 Hint: Remember to use the class name followed by coordinates.

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Question 1

What is the formula to calculate the distance from the origin?

d = x + y
d = sqrt(x^2 + y^2)
d = x - y

💡 Hint: Look for the relationship involving the hypotenuse.

Question 2

True or False: The 'self' parameter is mandatory in class methods.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how methods access properties of the object.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Create a class that includes methods to convert points between Cartesian and polar coordinates.

💡 Hint: Implement methods for both conversion and ensure attributes reflect changes.

Challenge 2 Hard

Determine the efficiency difference in calculating distances if using polar coordinates versus Cartesian for dynamic point movement.

💡 Hint: Think about the operations needed for translating points between systems.

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