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M-File Scripts

4.2 - M-File Scripts

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is an M-file?

💡 Hint: Think about the file type used for scripts.

Question 2 Easy

What does a script do in MATLAB?

💡 Hint: Consider its functionality in automating tasks.

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Question 1

What extension do M-files have?

.txt
.m
.mat

💡 Hint: Recall the format for saving MATLAB files.

Question 2

True or False: Scripts can return output arguments.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how scripts work.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Create an M-file script that accepts user input for two numbers and then outputs the sum and product. Describe the steps taken.

💡 Hint: Think about how you structure scripts to request input.

Challenge 2 Hard

Write a function that accepts a matrix input and outputs the determinant. Discuss how you would write it as a script instead.

💡 Hint: Consider the limitations of scripts regarding inputs.

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