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Which exception is raised when you try to divide a number by zero in Python?

easy📝 Conceptual Q11 of 15
Python - Exception Handling Fundamentals
Which exception is raised when you try to divide a number by zero in Python?
AValueError
BZeroDivisionError
CIndexError
DTypeError
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand division by zero

    Dividing any number by zero is mathematically undefined and causes an error in Python.
  2. Step 2: Identify the exception type

    Python raises a ZeroDivisionError when division by zero occurs.
  3. Final Answer:

    ZeroDivisionError -> Option B
  4. Quick Check:

    Division by zero = ZeroDivisionError [OK]
Quick Trick: Division by zero always raises ZeroDivisionError [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing ZeroDivisionError with ValueError
  • Thinking IndexError occurs for division
  • Assuming TypeError is raised for zero division

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