[Solved] What will be the output of this code?class Cat: legs = 4 c1 = Cat() c2 = Cat() c1.legs = 3 print(Cat.legs, c1.legs, c2.legs) | Python

Python - Classes and Object Lifecycle

What will be the output of this code?

class Cat:
    legs = 4

c1 = Cat()
c2 = Cat()
c1.legs = 3
print(Cat.legs, c1.legs, c2.legs)

A3 3 3

B4 3 4

C4 4 4

D3 4 3

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand attribute assignment
Assigning c1.legs = 3 creates an instance attribute for c1, shadowing the class attribute.
Step 2: Determine values printed
Cat.legs remains 4, c1.legs is 3 (instance attribute), c2.legs uses class attribute 4.
Final Answer:
4 3 4 -> Option B
Quick Check:
Instance attribute shadows class attribute [OK]

Quick Trick: Instance attribute overrides class attribute for that object [OK]

Common Mistakes:

MISTAKES

Master "Classes and Object Lifecycle" in Python

9 interactive learning modes - each teaches the same concept differently

More Python Quizzes

What will be the output of this code?