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1.4.11 - Getting help

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

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.

Question 2

Easy

Explain the difference between help and lookfor commands.

💡 Hint: Consider what each command searches for in the documentation.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the command used to get information about the function 'plot'?

  • >> lookfor plot
  • >> help plot
  • >> plot help

💡 Hint: Think about what you would type to get detailed help.

Question 2

The 'lookfor' command helps find functions based on what?

  • Exact function names
  • Keywords in function descriptions
  • Function usage examples

💡 Hint: Think about how you would search for functions if you don’t know the exact name.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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