What does the len() function do in Python?

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A It finds the largest number in a collection.
B It calculates the total memory used by an object.
C It returns the number of items or characters in an object.
D It converts an object into a floating-point number.

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Answer: C. It returns the number of items or characters in an object.

Correct Answer: C) It returns the number of items or characters in an object.
Explanation: The len() function gives the length of a string, or the number of elements in a collection like a list, tuple or dictionary.

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