Arrays

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What is an array in programming?

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An array is a data structure that can store a fixed-size sequential collection of elements of the same type.

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How do you define the number of rows and columns in a 2D array?

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The number of rows and columns in a 2D array is defined by two integers, where the first integer represents the number of rows and the second integer represents the number of columns.

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CCSS.2.MD.B.6

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What is the difference between a row and a column in an array?

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A row is a horizontal line of elements in an array, while a column is a vertical line of elements.

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How can you access an element in a 2D array?

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You can access an element in a 2D array using its row and column indices, typically in the format array[rowIndex][columnIndex].

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What does it mean to partition a rectangle into rows and columns?

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Partitioning a rectangle into rows and columns means dividing the rectangle into smaller sections, where each section represents a cell in the array.

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If a rectangle is divided into 3 rows and 5 columns, how many total cells are there?

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There are a total of 15 cells, calculated by multiplying the number of rows (3) by the number of columns (5).

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What is the formula to calculate the total number of elements in a 2D array?

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The total number of elements in a 2D array can be calculated using the formula: total elements = number of rows × number of columns.

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What is a common use case for arrays in programming?

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Arrays are commonly used to store lists of items, such as a list of student names, scores, or any collection of data that can be indexed.

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How do you determine the dimensions of an array from a given problem statement?

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To determine the dimensions of an array, analyze the problem statement for keywords indicating rows and columns, and count the specified numbers.

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What is the significance of even partitioning in arrays?

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Even partitioning in arrays ensures that each row and column has the same number of elements, which can simplify data processing and access.

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