Height

Definition

The height is the measurement of one side of a rectangle, specifically the side that is vertical.

Analogy

Picture yourself standing up straight. The distance from your feet to your head represents your height, just like how tall something can be in real life.

Related terms

Rectangle: A geometric shape with four sides and four right angles.

Width: The measurement of one side of a rectangle, specifically the side that is horizontal.

String Representation: Converting an object into a string format so it can be easily displayed or manipulated.

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Practice Questions (1)

Consider the following class: ```java public class Rectangle { private int width; private int height; public Rectangle(int w, int h) { width = w; height = h; } // Getters and setters not shown for brevity } ``` What code should be added to the class so that a string representation in the format "Rectangle: width=xxx, height=yyy" can be obtained for an object of the class?

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