1.4.11 - Getting help
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Practice Questions
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What command would you use to find help about the function 'sqrt'?
💡 Hint: Think about which command is used to get information on specific functions.
Explain the difference between help and lookfor commands.
💡 Hint: Consider what each command searches for in the documentation.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the command used to get information about the function 'plot'?
💡 Hint: Think about what you would type to get detailed help.
The 'lookfor' command helps find functions based on what?
💡 Hint: Think about how you would search for functions if you don’t know the exact name.
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Challenge Problems
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You encounter an error stating an unknown function while coding. Describe the steps to troubleshoot this using MATLAB's help features.
💡 Hint: Think about both the direct search and keyword search approaches.
You wish to find functions related to matrix inversion but are unsure of their names. Draft the exact command you would use.
💡 Hint: Remember, lookfor helps you connect the dots when you lack specific function names.
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