Identify the error in this MATLAB code that tries to store mixed data types:

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MATLAB - Cell Arrays and Structures

myData = [42, 'hello', 3.14];

AMissing semicolon at the end

BCannot mix numeric and character data in square brackets

CUse parentheses instead of square brackets

DStrings must be numeric arrays

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze data types in the array
The array tries to mix numbers and a string inside square brackets.
Step 2: Understand MATLAB array rules
Square brackets require all elements to be the same type; mixing numbers and characters causes an error.
Final Answer:
Cannot mix numeric and character data in square brackets -> Option B
Quick Check:
Square brackets need uniform types = A [OK]

Quick Trick: Square brackets only for same-type data, use cells for mixed [OK]

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