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Challenge: Countdown

Explore how to write a Python program that counts down from five to one and then prints a message to simulate liftoff. This lesson helps you understand loops and output in Python, developing your skills in controlling program flow and creating interactive scripts.

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A for loop lets you run the same code once for each number in a sequence created by range().

Your task:

  1. Use a for loop to count down from 5 to 1

  2. Print each number as it counts down

  3. After the countdown finishes, print "Liftoff!"

💡 Things to keep in mind:

  • Code inside the loop runs multiple times

  • Code after the loop runs once

  • range() controls which numbers the loop uses

When you click Run, your output should look like a countdown followed by "Liftoff!".

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# Write your code here.