python-scipyHow do I create a zero matrix using Python and Numpy?

Creating a zero matrix using Python and Numpy is a common operation. To do this, first import the numpy library.

import numpy as np

Then, use the np.zeros function to create a zero matrix. This function takes a single argument which is a tuple that specifies the shape of the matrix. For example, to create a 3x4 matrix, the following code can be used:

zero_matrix = np.zeros((3, 4))
print(zero_matrix)

Output example

[[0. 0. 0. 0.]
 [0. 0. 0. 0.]
 [0. 0. 0. 0.]]

The code consists of the following parts:

• import numpy as np imports the numpy library and assigns it the alias np
• np.zeros creates a matrix filled with zeros. It takes a single argument which is a tuple that specifies the shape of the matrix
• print(zero_matrix) prints the created matrix

Helpful links

• Numpy Documentation
• Numpy zeros function

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