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This chapter introduces MATLAB as a high-performance language for technical computing, emphasizing its capabilities for handling numerical expressions and mathematical operations. It covers basic features, starting and quitting MATLAB, creating and managing variables, controlling operation hierarchy, and using commands effectively. The chapter sets the foundation for using MATLAB efficiently in various scientific and engineering applications.
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What we have learnt
- MATLAB stands for MATrix LABoratory and is used for technical computing.
- Users can perform calculations in MATLAB using a command prompt and variables.
- MATLAB provides built-in help options to assist users with commands and functions.
Key Concepts
- -- MATLAB
- A high-performance programming language used for technical computing, designed to work with matrices and perform complex computations efficiently.
- -- Command Window
- The interface where users can type commands and execute MATLAB functions interactively.
- -- Variables
- Named storage locations in MATLAB that hold data values, which can be manipulated through expressions.
- -- Hierarchical Operations
- The defined order in which MATLAB executes mathematical operations, which users can control using parentheses.
- -- Help Command
- Built-in system in MATLAB that allows users to retrieve documentation and assistance for various functions and commands.
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