Chapter 2. Constants, Variables and Expressions

Learning Objectives

  • Knowledge of MATLAB® character set and data types.

  • Study of constants and variables and related useful functions such as real, imag, angle, etc.

  • Study of functions used for conversion of co-ordinate systems such as cart2pol, pol2cart, etc.

  • Knowledge of character constants, special constants and variables.

  • Study of arithmetic, relational and logical operators.

  • Knowledge of hierarchy of operations and built-in functions.

  • Use of assignment statement.

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