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What is the main reason an infinite loop happens in Python?

easy📝 Conceptual Q11 of 15
Python - While Loop
What is the main reason an infinite loop happens in Python?
AThe loop runs only once
BThe loop uses a break statement
CThe loop condition never becomes false
DThe loop has no variables
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand loop condition

    An infinite loop occurs when the condition controlling the loop never changes to false.

  2. Step 2: Identify cause of infinite loop

    If the loop condition never becomes false, the loop keeps running forever.

  3. Final Answer:

    The loop condition never becomes false -> Option C

  4. Quick Check:

    Infinite loop = condition never false [OK]
Quick Trick: Check if loop condition can ever become false [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Thinking break causes infinite loops
  • Assuming loops run only once cause infinite loops
  • Ignoring the loop condition

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