Python: Different Copying options

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An exercise to help build the right mental model for Python data.

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Everything but deepcopy creates at best a shallow copy, therefore cx[0] for all x < 6 reference the same list a[0]. Thus it's D

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Great reasoning, see the Solution link for visualization of correct answer.

[u/Interview_5111]

Good.

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Thanks