Question

Explain why the functions diag, dim, length, and names can be as-
signed new values (as in diag(m)=pi). Explain why (or why not) they are useful.

Answer 1

Functions diag, dim, length, and names can be assigned new values as in diag(m)=pi. This is a Matlab function. The reason for them being able to assign new values is because the formula becomes very intuitive and easy to reference in the further code.

Making the variables assigned to a constant value makes the code very coherent and easier to reference in all further code. Working with nomenclature that is easier to read and comprehend is much easier than listing the numbers again and again in the code. By providing the user the option to assign new values to diag, dim, length, and names, they will find it easier to write the code, making the interface more user-friendly. Documentation and interpretation of code become much simplified too. Formulas can be understood easily, like Area = Length * Breath is much easier to understand.

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