6.5.1 - Implicit Type Conversion (Widening Conversion)
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What happens when you assign an int to a long in Java?
💡 Hint: Think about Java handling types for you.
Is an implicit conversion possible from int to short?
💡 Hint: Look at how smaller types relate to larger types.
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What is implicit type conversion?
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Can a byte be implicitly converted to an int?
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Write a code snippet illustrating a scenario where an implicit conversion occurs, and explain what happens.
💡 Hint: Think of how you assign values and the types involved.
Analyze and explain the process of assigning a byte value of 100 to an int. What happens internally?
💡 Hint: Consider each data type's range.
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