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You want to optimize memory by checking if two string variables str1 and str2 refer to the same object. Which code snippet correctly uses identity operators for this?

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Python - Operators and Expression Evaluation
You want to optimize memory by checking if two string variables str1 and str2 refer to the same object. Which code snippet correctly uses identity operators for this?
Aif str1 == str2: print("Same string object")
Bif str1 is str2: print("Same string object")
Cif str1 is not str2: print("Same string object")
Dif str1 != str2: print("Same string object")
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand identity vs equality

    is checks if both variables point to the same object, which is important for memory optimization.
  2. Step 2: Analyze options

    if str1 is str2: print("Same string object") correctly uses is to check identity.
  3. Step 3: Identify incorrect options

    Options B and D check value equality/inequality, not identity; if str1 is not str2: print("Same string object") checks for different objects but prints "Same string object" which is contradictory.
  4. Final Answer:

    if str1 is str2: print("Same string object") -> Option B
  5. Quick Check:

    Use 'is' to check if two variables share the same object [OK]
Quick Trick: 'is' checks object identity, ideal for memory optimization [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Using '==' instead of 'is' for identity check
  • Printing contradictory messages with 'is not'
  • Confusing identity with equality

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