Holmes Institute Faculty Of Higher Education Hs1031 Introduc

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Write five Python scripts corresponding to each of the following programming problems:

1. Determine if a triangle is a right triangle based on user-inputted side lengths.
2. Perform bit shifting (left or right) on a binary string based on user input.
3. Approximate Pi using the Leibniz formula with a specified number of iterations.
4. Read employee payment data from a file and generate a tabular report of total payments.
5. Simulate a dice game to demonstrate the low probability of winning for players.

Each script must be appropriately commented, should run successfully for all valid inputs, and saved in two formats: .py and .txt. Ensure code clarity, logical structure, and minimal steps. Submit all scripts by the deadline specified, with only one submission allowed.

Paper For Above instruction

Programming is a fundamental skill in computer science, necessitating a solid understanding of algorithms, data manipulation, and logical reasoning. Developing Python scripts for specific tasks solidifies this understanding by applying theoretical concepts to practical problems. This paper discusses five distinct programming tasks designed to evaluate and enhance a student’s coding proficiency, problem-solving ability, and understanding of fundamental programming concepts in Python.

The first task involves creating a program to determine whether three user-inputted sides of a triangle form a right triangle. Recognizing that a right triangle satisfies the Pythagorean theorem (where the square of the hypotenuse equals the sum of the squares of the other two sides), the program prompts the user to enter three side lengths, calculates the necessary squares, and assesses if the relationship holds for any permutation of the sides. Proper input validation ensures robustness against invalid or non-numeric entries. Implementing this problem demonstrates application of conditional statements, user input handling, and mathematical operations.

The second task requires implementing a bit-shifting operation on a binary string that the user provides. Bits can be shifted left or right by two positions. When shifting left, the leftmost bits wrap around to the right end, and vice versa for shifting right. The solution involves manipulating strings to emulate circular bit shifts, which requires understanding string slicing and concatenation in Python. Providing an option to select the direction of shift introduces conditional logic, and ensuring correct wrap-around behavior demonstrates mastery of string operations and modular index calculations.

The third task simulates the mathematical approximation of π using an infinite series—the Leibniz formula. By prompting the user for the number of iterations, the program iteratively computes the sum of the series terms, alternating addition and subtraction, to converge towards π. Implementing this task involves loop constructs, mathematical calculations, and a comprehension of series convergence. This exercise underscores iterative algorithms, floating-point arithmetic, and the importance of precision and termination conditions in numerical methods.

The fourth task involves processing a text file containing employee payment data. Each line lists an employee’s first name, hourly rate, and hours worked. The program prompts for the filename, reads the data, computes total pay per employee, and displays a formatted tabular report. This task emphasizes file input/output operations, string parsing, data processing, and formatted output using either string formatting methods or f-strings. It demonstrates skills in handling external files, data aggregation, and presentation of results in a readable format.

Lastly, the fifth task is to create a simulation of a simple dice betting game. The user specifies an initial investment amount, and the game proceeds with rolling two dice repeatedly until the player runs out of money. If the sum of the dice is seven, the player gains four dollars; otherwise, they lose one dollar. The game tracks the number of rolls until depletion and records the maximum amount held at any point. This problem requires generating random numbers to simulate dice rolls, using loops, conditionals, and maintaining game state variables such as current funds, maximum funds, and roll count. This exercise illustrates probability concepts, simulations, and basic game logic implementation in Python.

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