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title: What is NumPy
challengeType: 11
videoId: 5Nwfs5Ej85Q
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# --question--

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Why are Numpy arrays faster than regular Python lists?

## --answers--

Numpy does not perform type checking while iterating through objects.

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Numpy uses fixed types.

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Numpy uses contiguous memory.

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All of the above.

## --video-solution--

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