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What does arr[2, 1] mean when arr is a 2D numpy array?

easy📝 Conceptual Q11 of 15
NumPy - Indexing and Slicing
What does arr[2, 1] mean when arr is a 2D numpy array?
AAccess the element in the 3rd row and 2nd column
BAccess the element in the 2nd row and 3rd column
CAccess the entire 2nd row
DAccess the entire 1st column
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand zero-based indexing

    In numpy, counting starts at 0, so index 2 means the 3rd row, and index 1 means the 2nd column.
  2. Step 2: Interpret the indexing

    arr[2, 1] accesses the element at row 3, column 2.
  3. Final Answer:

    Access the element in the 3rd row and 2nd column -> Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    Row 2, Col 1 means 3rd row, 2nd column [OK]
Quick Trick: Remember: rows and columns start counting at zero [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing row and column order
  • Starting count from 1 instead of 0
  • Thinking arr[2,1] returns a row or column

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