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Identify the error in this code snippet:

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SciPy - Constants and Special Functions
Identify the error in this code snippet:
from scipy.constants import kilo
meters = 5000
kilometers = meters * kilo
print(kilometers)
AUsing wrong variable name
BMultiplying instead of dividing by kilo
CIncorrect import statement
DMissing print statement
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand the correct conversion method

    To convert meters to kilometers, divide by 1000 (kilo), not multiply.
  2. Step 2: Identify the error in the code

    The code multiplies meters by kilo, which incorrectly scales the value up instead of down.
  3. Final Answer:

    Multiplying instead of dividing by kilo -> Option B
  4. Quick Check:

    Convert meters to km by dividing by kilo [OK]
Quick Trick: Divide by kilo to convert meters to kilometers [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Multiplying instead of dividing
  • Wrong import syntax
  • Using undefined variables

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