[Solved] What is the issue with this code snippet when slicing a NumPy array?import numpy as np arr = np.array([[7,8,9],[10,11,12]]) slice = arr[2:4, 1:3] | NumPy

NumPy - Indexing and Slicing

What is the issue with this code snippet when slicing a NumPy array?

import numpy as np
arr = np.array([[7,8,9],[10,11,12]])
slice = arr[2:4, 1:3]

AThe array is not defined properly before slicing

BThe column slice exceeds the array's column dimension causing an error

CThe slicing syntax is invalid due to missing commas

DThe row slice exceeds the array's row dimension causing an empty slice

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check array shape
The array has shape (2, 3), meaning 2 rows and 3 columns.
Step 2: Analyze slicing indices
The slice arr[2:4, 1:3] tries to access rows from index 2 to 3 (exclusive), but the array only has rows 0 and 1.
Final Answer:
The row slice is out of bounds but NumPy returns an empty array instead of error -> Option D
Quick Check:
Row slice beyond array size returns empty slice [OK]

Quick Trick: Slicing beyond rows returns empty array, no error [OK]

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