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Matplotlib - Performance and Large Data

What will be the output of this code snippet when plotting 1 million points with matplotlib?

import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
import numpy as np
x = np.arange(1000000)
y = np.sin(x / 100000)
plt.plot(x, y)
plt.show()

AThe plot will display quickly with smooth lines

BThe plot will take a long time to render or freeze

CThe code will raise a syntax error

DThe plot will show only the first 1000 points

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze the data size and plotting method
Plotting 1 million points with plt.plot draws many lines, which is slow and resource-heavy.
Step 2: Predict the rendering behavior
This large plot will take a long time or freeze because matplotlib tries to draw every point.
Final Answer:
The plot will take a long time to render or freeze -> Option B
Quick Check:
Large data with line plot = slow rendering = A [OK]

Quick Trick: Large line plots with millions of points are slow [OK]

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