[Solved] Why might equal? return false even if == returns true for two Ruby objects? — Ans: Because equal? checks object identity, and == checks value equality | Ruby

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Why might equal? return false even if == returns true for two Ruby objects?

ABecause <code>equal?</code> is deprecated and unreliable

BBecause <code>equal?</code> checks object identity, and <code>==</code> checks value equality

CBecause <code>equal?</code> compares classes, and <code>==</code> compares methods

DBecause <code>equal?</code> checks value equality, and <code>==</code> checks object identity

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Define equal? and == roles
equal? checks if two variables point to the same object in memory.
Step 2: Define == role
== checks if two objects have the same value or content, regardless of identity.
Final Answer:
equal? checks object identity, == checks value equality -> Option B
Quick Check:
equal? = identity, == = value equality [OK]

Quick Trick: equal? is identity, == is value equality [OK]

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