C Programming - Declarations and Initializations - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Declarations and Initializations - General Questions (Q.No. 9)
9.
Identify which of the following are declarations
1 : extern int x;
2 : float square ( float x ) { ... }
3 : double pow(double, double);
1
2
1 and 3
3
Answer: Option
Explanation:
extern int x; - is an external variable declaration.

double pow(double, double); - is a function prototype declaration.

Therefore, 1 and 3 are declarations. 2 is definition.
Discussion:
37 comments Page 3 of 4.

Xyz said:   1 decade ago
float x;

Is this statement a declaration or definition?
It was mentioned as a definition in book.

Divya said:   1 decade ago
Float x; is a declaration.

Babi said:   1 decade ago
What is the difference between definition and declaration?

Sadhana said:   1 decade ago
Can I have a example program on [double pow(double, double);]?

Shradha said:   1 decade ago
What is extern?

Priyanga said:   10 years ago
Can anyone explain more about float square (float x) {....} clearly?

Lincy Joseph said:   9 years ago
What does the second line mean?

San said:   9 years ago
If pow is the functional means then what about pow?

Is it also expanded as the power of right? Do clearly explain anyone?

Priyanka garg said:   9 years ago
double pow(double,double);

Is it not the function call?
(1)

Vani said:   8 years ago
Nice explanation @Sundar.


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