Python In Practice - 15 Projects to Master Python - abs( )

The video tutorial introduces Python's built-in functions, focusing on the abs() function. It explains how abs() returns the absolute value of a number and demonstrates its use with integers, floats, and complex numbers. The tutorial highlights the function's limitations with non-numeric data types and showcases practical applications, such as converting negative numbers to positive and calculating the magnitude of complex numbers. The session concludes with a brief mention of upcoming topics.

What is the purpose of the absolute function in Python?

What will happen if you pass a string to the absolute function?

How does the absolute function handle negative numbers?

What is the output of the absolute function when given a positive decimal number?

Explain how the absolute function can be used with complex numbers.