[Solved] What happens to a Java object when there are no more references pointing to it? — Ans: It becomes eligible for garbage collection | Java

Java - Memory Management Basics

What happens to a Java object when there are no more references pointing to it?

AIt becomes eligible for garbage collection

BIt immediately gets deleted from memory

CIt continues to exist indefinitely

DIt throws a runtime exception

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand object references in Java
Objects are accessed through references; if no references point to an object, it is unreachable.
Step 2: Know Java's garbage collection behavior
Unreachable objects become eligible for garbage collection, meaning Java can reclaim their memory.
Final Answer:
It becomes eligible for garbage collection -> Option A
Quick Check:
Object lifetime ends when unreachable = Eligible for garbage collection [OK]

Quick Trick: No references means object can be cleaned up by garbage collector [OK]

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