Explanation
1. Pass-by-Value (calculateAreaByValue
Function)
- Definition:
- Parameters: Accepts the radius of the circle as a parameter by value.
- Operation:
- The function calculates the area of the circle using the formula
π * radius^2
, whereπ
is approximated as 3.14159. - Displays the calculated area.
- The function calculates the area of the circle using the formula
- Effect:
- The original value of
radius
remains unchanged after the function call.
- The original value of
2. Pass-by-Reference (calculateAreaByReference
Function)
- Definition:
- Parameters: Accepts the radius of the circle as a parameter by reference.
- Operation:
- The function calculates the area of the circle using the same formula as above.
- Displays the calculated area.
- Effect:
- The
radius
variable is passed by reference, so any modifications toradius
within the function would affect the original variable. However, in this case, theradius
is not modified inside the function.
- The
3. Input Validation Using goto
- Label: The
start
label marks the point where the program should return if invalid input is entered. - Condition: The program checks if the entered radius is greater than 0.
- Flow: If the radius is not greater than 0, the program prints an error message and prompts the user to re-enter the radius by jumping back to the
start
label.
Sample Output:
Key Points
- Area Calculation:
- The area of the circle is calculated using the formula
π * radius^2
. - The program approximates
π
as 3.14159.
- The area of the circle is calculated using the formula
- Pass-by-Value:
- The function receives a copy of the
radius
. - The original variable is unaffected by changes made inside the function.
- The function receives a copy of the
- Pass-by-Reference:
- The function receives a reference to the
radius
. - Any changes to
radius
inside the function would affect the original variable, though in this case, the radius is not modified.
- The function receives a reference to the
- Input Validation with
goto
:- The
goto
statement is used to ensure the user enters a valid radius (greater than 0). - The program prompts the user to re-enter the radius if the input is invalid.
- The