[Solved] Why does adding two datetime objects in Python cause an error? - Ans: Because datetime objects represent points in time, not durations | Python

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Why does adding two datetime objects in Python cause an error?

ABecause datetime objects cannot be created without timezone info

BBecause datetime objects represent points in time, not durations

CBecause datetime objects are immutable and cannot be changed

DBecause datetime objects require string conversion before addition

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand what datetime objects represent
Datetime objects represent specific points in time, not durations.
Step 2: Understand why addition is invalid
Adding two points in time is undefined; only adding durations (timedelta) to datetime is valid.
Final Answer:
Datetime objects represent points in time, not durations -> Option B
Quick Check:
Cannot add two datetime points; add timedelta instead [OK]

Quick Trick: Add timedelta to datetime, not datetime to datetime [OK]

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