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What will be the output of this code snippet?

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Matplotlib - Animations
What will be the output of this code snippet?
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
import matplotlib.animation as animation

fig, ax = plt.subplots()
line, = ax.plot([], [], 'r-')

def update(frame):
    x = list(range(frame))
    y = [i**2 for i in x]
    line.set_data(x, y)
    return line,

ani = animation.FuncAnimation(fig, update, frames=5, repeat=False)
plt.show()
AAn animation showing a red line plotting y = x^2 from x=0 to 3 step by step.
BA static plot of y = x^2 from 0 to 4.
CAn error because line.set_data requires two arguments.
DAn animation showing a red line plotting y = x from x=0 to 4.
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Analyze the update function behavior

    For each frame, x is a list from 0 to frame-1, y is squares of x values.
  2. Step 2: Understand the animation effect

    The line updates step by step showing points (x, x^2) growing from empty to 0..3.
  3. Final Answer:

    An animation showing a red line plotting y = x^2 from x=0 to 3 step by step. -> Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    Update sets line data with x and x squared [OK]
Quick Trick: Update sets line data with x and y for each frame [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Thinking the plot is static
  • Confusing y = x with y = x^2
  • Assuming set_data needs more arguments

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