[Solved] What is wrong with the following code if the goal is to create a copy of the slice?import numpy as np arr = np.array([1, 2, 3, 4, 5]) slice_arr = arr[1:4] slice_arr[0] = 100 print(arr) | NumPy

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What is wrong with the following code if the goal is to create a copy of the slice?

import numpy as np
arr = np.array([1, 2, 3, 4, 5])
slice_arr = arr[1:4]
slice_arr[0] = 100
print(arr)

AThe array cannot be sliced this way

BThe slice syntax is incorrect

CThe print statement is invalid

DThe slice is a view, so modifying it changes the original array

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand slicing returns a view
The slice slice_arr shares data with arr.
Step 2: Identify why original array changes
Modifying slice_arr changes arr because no copy was made.
Final Answer:
The slice is a view, so modifying it changes the original array -> Option D
Quick Check:
Slice is view, not copy = C [OK]

Quick Trick: Slicing alone does not copy; use .copy() to avoid changes [OK]

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