Why does FreeRTOS recommend using mutexes with priority inheritance instead of binary semaphores for resource protection?

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FreeRTOS - Task Scheduling

AMutexes support priority inheritance preventing priority inversion; binary semaphores do not

BBinary semaphores are slower than mutexes

CMutexes allow multiple tasks to hold the resource simultaneously

DBinary semaphores automatically boost task priority

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand difference between mutex and binary semaphore
Mutexes support priority inheritance to prevent priority inversion; binary semaphores lack this feature.
Step 2: Evaluate options
Mutexes support priority inheritance preventing priority inversion; binary semaphores do not correctly states this; others are incorrect or misleading.
Final Answer:
Mutexes support priority inheritance preventing priority inversion; binary semaphores do not -> Option A
Quick Check:
Mutex vs binary semaphore = D [OK]

Quick Trick: Mutexes prevent inversion; binary semaphores do not [OK]

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