What is symmetric_difference() method in sets | How to use symmetric_difference() method of sets?

Definition:

This method is used to return items that are left behind after the intersection of two sets. This method returns the item into the third variable.

Syntax

Variable = A.symmetric_difference(B).

This method takes an argument.

Working:

Code:

1. Set A is being taken with some random values
2. Set B is being taken with some random values
3. symmetric_difference() method is being applied on set A with set B.
4. Output is printed into C variable

Output

1. Output is elements that are left after the intersection of two sets.

Interview Questions

• What is the difference between difference() method and symmetric_difference() method?

The difference() method returns an item that is only present in the first set and not the second, whereas the symmetric_difference method returns an item that is not present in both sets.

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