What is modulous operator?

The modulus operator, often represented by the symbol %, is a mathematical operator that returns the remainder of a division operation between two integers. For example, in the expression 7 % 3, the result is 1 because when 7 is divided by 3, the quotient is 2 and the remainder is 1. It is commonly used in programming and mathematics to determine divisibility and to cycle through values within a range.