6.5 - Type Conversion and Casting
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Practice Questions
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What is implicit conversion?
💡 Hint: Think of how an `int` can be assigned to a `long`.
Name a method from a wrapper class.
💡 Hint: What methods help convert from String to primitives?
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What type of conversion is performed when an int is assigned to a long?
💡 Hint: Think about whether it requires casting.
True or False: You need to cast a double to an int to assign it directly.
💡 Hint: Remember the rules about data types and conversions.
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Write a Java program that uses both implicit and explicit type conversions. Explain any potential data loss that occurs.
💡 Hint: Use both int and double in your program with conversion.
Create a scenario where a wrapper class method is useful in data processing. Provide an example.
💡 Hint: Consider how user input would be processed.
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