Which of the following MATLAB statements will cause a syntax error when trying to concatenate strings?

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MATLAB - String Handling

AnewStr = ['Hello' 'World'];

BnewStr = 'Hello' + 'World';

CnewStr = strcat('Hello', 'World');

DnewStr = ['Hello ' 'World'];

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Review string concatenation syntax
MATLAB does not support using + to concatenate character arrays.
Step 2: Identify invalid syntax
newStr = 'Hello' + 'World'; uses + operator which causes syntax error. The other options are valid.
Final Answer:
newStr = 'Hello' + 'World'; causes syntax error -> Option B
Quick Check:
+ operator for strings = syntax error [OK]

Quick Trick: Do not use + to join strings in MATLAB [OK]

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