[Solved] Why does Path.Combine ignore the first path if the second path is an absolute path? - Ans: Because the second path overrides the first as it is absolute | C Sharp (C#)

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Why does Path.Combine ignore the first path if the second path is an absolute path?

ABecause Path.Combine always returns the first path only

BBecause the second path overrides the first as it is absolute

CBecause absolute paths are invalid in Path.Combine

DBecause Path.Combine throws an exception on absolute second path

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand Path.Combine behavior with absolute paths
If the second path is absolute, Path.Combine returns it ignoring the first path.
Step 2: Reason why this happens
Absolute paths are complete paths, so combining with another path would be incorrect; hence it overrides.
Final Answer:
Because the second path overrides the first as it is absolute -> Option B
Quick Check:
Absolute second path overrides first in Path.Combine [OK]

Quick Trick: Absolute second path replaces first in Path.Combine [OK]

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