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Pre Lab 3cs 122l 5 Points Totalobjectives Learn How To Use Various

Learn how to use various MATLAB built-in functions. Become familiar with vector and matrix multiplication in MATLAB. Submit your pre-lab answers in Bblearn under the Lab 3 pre-lab assignment area prior to the start of class. The input function is a MATLAB built-in function that allows a program to accept user input. For example, if one wanted to ask the user to enter a number between 1 and 5, the MATLAB code would look like: some_num = input('Enter a number between 1 and 5'). This code would ask the user to enter a number between 1 and 5, and store the input number in the some_num variable. You may be wondering what the single quotes are. In MATLAB, single quotes denote a string. A string is a sequence of characters, such as 'dog', and 'ate my homework!'. For the purposes of this lab, you can consider a string to simply represent text.

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This pre-lab exercise aims to familiarize students with fundamental MATLAB operations, including user input, matrix manipulations, and scripting techniques. Understanding how to prompt users for input is essential for creating interactive MATLAB programs. The input function serves as a primary tool in this regard. For example, to request a velocity value from the user, one would write:

velocity = input('Enter velocity in m/s:');

This code prompts the user with a message and then stores their input in a variable named 'velocity.' The use of single quotes in MATLAB specifies a string, which is displayed as the prompt message, while the user-input value is stored as a numeric variable if a number is entered.

Furthermore, the lab introduces matrix operations and element-wise multiplication. Matrix multiplication follows standard linear algebra rules, but sometimes element-wise operations are required, especially for computations involving vectors or matrices of the same dimensions. To perform element-wise multiplication, MATLAB requires a dot operator before the multiplication symbol. For example:

result = x .* y;

This performs multiplication of corresponding elements in vectors or matrices x and y. In contrast, matrix multiplication uses the '*' operator without a dot, provided the dimensions are compatible. The lab specifies operations with two matrices A and B, assuming they share the same dimensions, essential for element-wise addition and subtraction. The MATLAB code for the specified operations is as follows:

  • Addition: C = A + B;
  • Subtraction: D = A - B;
  • Element-wise multiplication: E = A .* B;
  • Element-wise division: F = B ./ A;
  • Cubing matrix A: G = A ^ 3;

Note that raising a matrix to a power using '^' performs matrix power if the matrix is square, which is equivalent to multiplying the matrix by itself multiple times (e.g., A^3 = A A A). This operation is different from element-wise exponentiation, which would be implemented using 'A .^ 3'.

Understanding MATLAB Scripts and Functions

Scripts and functions are fundamental building blocks for organizing MATLAB code. A script (.m file) is a sequence of commands that execute in the current workspace without creating a separate namespace. Scripts are useful for automating a series of commands or calculations. Conversely, functions are more modular, enabling code reuse and encapsulation. They accept input arguments and return output results, operating within their own local workspace.

To create a new script or function in MATLAB, one can use the MATLAB Editor interface. For scripts, select 'New Script' from the toolbar, write your code, and save it with a ".m" extension. For functions, select 'New Function', define input and output parameters in the function header, and save as an '.m' file. Running a script involves either typing its name in the Command Window or clicking the 'Run' button within the MATLAB Editor. Functions, on the other hand, are invoked by calling their name with appropriate inputs, e.g., myFunction(arg1, arg2);, or by running the script that calls the function internally.

Overall, mastering the use of input functions, matrix operations, and scripting enhances one's ability to develop robust MATLAB programs for engineering and scientific applications.

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