The video tutorial explains the difference between using the assignment operator and the copy function in Python when working with sets. It highlights that using the assignment operator creates a new reference to the same memory location, meaning changes in one set reflect in the other. To create a physically separate copy, the copy function should be used. The tutorial demonstrates this by showing that changes in the original set do not affect the copied set when using the copy function.

What happens when you use the assignment operator to copy a set?

How can you create a physically separate copy of a set?

What will happen to set two if you update set one after using the assignment operator?

Why is it important to use the copy function when you want a separate copy of a set?

What is the difference between using the copy function and the assignment operator?