Matplotlib - Image Display
What does the
extent parameter control when displaying an image with matplotlib.pyplot.imshow()?What does the extent parameter control when displaying an image with matplotlib.pyplot.imshow()?
easy📝 Conceptual Q11 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand the role of
Theextentextentparameter defines the bounding box in data coordinates that the image will fill on the axes.Step 2: Compare with other options
Color map, resolution, and file format are unrelated toextent. They control different aspects of image display or file handling.Final Answer:
The position and size of the image on the plot axes -> Option BQuick Check:
Extent = position and size [OK]
Quick Trick: Extent sets image box on axes, not colors or file type [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Confusing extent with color map
- Thinking extent changes image resolution
- Assuming extent controls file format
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