Python: Clear the screen or terminal

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Clear Terminal

Write a Python program to clear the screen or terminal.

Sample Solution:

Python Code:

# Import the 'os' and 'time' modules to work with system commands and time-related functions, respectively.

import os
import time

# Execute the 'ls' command to list the contents of the current directory.
os.system("ls")

# Pause the program's execution for 2 seconds.
time.sleep(2)

# Clear the terminal screen. (This comment is not entirely accurate; 'os.system('clear')' is used to clear the terminal screen.)
os.system('clear')

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