numpy.ravel# numpy.ravel(a, order='C')[source]# Return a contiguous flattened array. A 1-D array, containing the elements of the input, is returned. A copy is made only if needed. As of NumPy 1.10, the returned array will have the same type as the input array. (for example, a masked array will be returned for a masked array input) Parameters: aarray_likeInput array. The elements in a are read in t