Computer Science - Class 12
Solutions to CBSE Sample Paper - Computer Science Class 12

Differentiate between w and w+ file modes in Python. What happens if the file does not exist in each mode?

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The w mode is used to open a file for writing only . It will overwrite the existing file if it exists, or create a new file if it does not exist.

The w+ mode is used to open a file for both writing and reading . It will also overwrite the existing file if it exists, or create a new file if it does not exist.

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